Chapter 15 Business Communications
What is the best advice you can give him? a.Remember that video résumés are not appropriate for all career fields. b.Dress professionally in business attire, just as he would for an in-person interview. c.Keep his video to three minutes or less. d.All of these choices are good tips for Dale.
All of these choices are good tips for Dale.
Alexandra is building her personal network as she prepares for her job search. Which of these should she do first? a.Make contacts in person and online b.Develop a contact list c.Send her résumé in response to all open positions she sees d.Follow up on her referralsDale has decided to prepare a video résumé.
Develop a contact list
A career e-portfolio is ________. a.a collection of digital files that can be navigated with the help of menus and hyperlinks much like a personal website b.an electronic copy of your résumé recorded on a CD, DVD, or flash drive c.the name given to résumés posted on job-search websites such as Monster.com d.the addition of work samples and personal information as an attachment to your e-mail résumé
a collection of digital files that can be navigated with the help of menus and hyperlinks much like a personal website
Which of the following is an example of a niche employment website? a.Accountemps.com b.LinkedIn.com c.CollegeGrad.com d.Craigslist.com
a.Accountemps.com
Erin will be searching for a job online and wants to make sure she doesn't waste her time. What is the best advice you can give her? a.Stay focused on a specific goal. b.Pick one online job-search site and use it exclusively. c.Avoid the big job boards altogether. d.Do her searching late at night when the Web isn't as busy.
a.Stay focused on a specific goal.
Which of the following is the best career objective for a résumé? a.Work as a team player for a company that values independent thinking b.A position in human resources assisting with employee recruitment, selection, background checks, and in-house training c.A challenging position with a public accounting firm d.Seeking an entry-level position with the opportunity for advancement
b.A position in human resources assisting with employee recruitment, selection, background checks, and in-house training
Which of the following statements about the work experience section of a résumé is most accurate? a.Always place the work experience section after the education section. b.Include personal pronouns (such as I, me, my) to stress your actions. c.List only jobs that you think will help you win the targeted position. d.Arrange every job you have held in chronological order by date.
c.List only jobs that you think will help you win the targeted position.
A summary of qualifications on your résumé might also be called ________. a.Career Profile b.Relevant Qualifications c.any of these d.Professional Highlights
c.any of these
ob seekers should ask themselves questions such as Do I communicate well in speech and in writing? and Do I work well with people and enjoy teamwork? to ________. a.research the hidden job market b.select a specific career path c.assess their qualifications d.identify their interests and goals
c.assess their qualifications
Personal branding involves ________. a.coming up with a tagline that describes what you do and who you are b.preparing a professional-looking business card and an elevator speech c.deciding what makes you unique and desirable in the job market d.all of these
d.all of these
