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A word-processed résumé designed to be visually appealing is a _______. a. Print résumé b. Web résumé c. Electronic résumé d. Scannable résumé
A
An electronic résumé is a plain-looking document.
A
Monica is interested in changing careers, and she needs to find a job Web site that lists careers from all industries. What type of job site would you recommend for her? a. General job site b. Industry specific job site c. Geographic specific job site d. Company site
A
Simone is writing a cover letter to Casey Jones, and is unsure of the employers gender. How should she address her letter? a. Dear Casey Jones: b. To whom it may concern: c. Dear Hiring Manager: d. Dear Mr./Ms. Jones:
A
The first step in creating a network is building a(n) _____. a. contact list b. job lead c. references d. referral
A
This résumé format focuses on an applicant's work experience and education: a. Chronological b. Functional c. Skills d. Electronic
A
An event organized for employers to meet with job seekers is called a _____. a. festival b. career fair c. town celebration d. job outpost
B
During this stage of résumé review, employers determine who will receive interviews: a. Stage 1 b. Stage 2 c. Stage 3
B
How many references should you have ready to list if an employer asks for them? a. 1-3 b. 3-5 c. 5-7 d. 7-9
B
Jessica filled out her job application and is about to turn it in. In the "Position Applied for" box she wrote question marks, because she does not know what positions are available. Which of the following suggestions would be Jessica's best option for filling in this information? a. Leave the application how it is, because then the business can decided the best position b. Ask the manager what positions are available and list a specific position c. Write "All Positions" so that she appears flexible d. Write "Company President" because it shows ambition
B
The main purpose of a cover letter is to: a. Get hired for a position b. Be called in for an interview c. Let your friends know how your job search is going d. Obtain references from your network
B
The most productive way to find a job lead is to ____. a. find advertisements on the Internet b. network c. find advertisements in the newspaper d. read brochures from professional organizations
B
This résumé format focuses on the tasks or skills that an applicant can perform: a. Chronological b. Functional c. Electronic d. Scannable
B
What is the typical relationship between a person's network size and the number of job leads they have? a. The smaller the network, the more job leads available b. The larger the network, the more job leads available c. The larger the network, the fewer job leads available d. None of the above
B
When should you write a functional (skills) résumé? a. When you work history does not have obvious gaps. b. When you are making a career change. c. When your most recent job is similar to the one you are applying to. d. When you are applying to a very traditional company.
B
Which of the following is a "DON'T" regarding scannable résumés? a. Print on white paper with black ink b. Use special characters like italics and underlining c. Add spaces before and after slashes d. Use a clean and neat overall format
B
Which of the following is an Internet job search "do"? a. Post your résumé without considering your privacy b. Pay attention to all directions before responding to job postings c. Assume that e-mail is informal, private, or temporary d. Take a passive role during your online job search
B
Which of the following questions about private employment agencies is false? a. Private employment agencies have access to more job openings. b. Private employment agencies offer their services free of charge. c. Private employment agencies offer more personal services. d. Private employment agencies often specialize in temp-to-hire jobs.
B
Which of the following rules regarding filling out a job application is false? a. Read and follow instructions exactly b. Leave questions blank if they are not applicable c. Complete the application as neatly as possible d. Do not provide any negative information
B
Which of the following would be the least effective reference? a. Your boss at your part-time job b. Your grandfather who is a small business owner c. Your neighbor for whom you do odd jobs d. Your guidance counselor
B
After submitting a résumé electronically, how long should you wait before following up with an employer? a. 1-2 days b. 1-2 weeks c. 2-3 days d. 4-5 days
C
Communicating with people you know or meet to share information or advice about a job defines _____. a. contact list b. job leads c. networking d. career fair
C
If you are interested in working for a specific company, what type of job site should you look at for opening? a. Geographic specific site b. Industry specific site c. Company site d. General job site
C
References that employers trust for the most accurate reporting include _____. a. friends b. relatives c. counselors d. parents
C
Scannable résumés are: a. Written by hand and then scanned b. Typed on a typewriter c. Created in a word-processing program d. Recorded using voice scanning technology
C
Temporary employment that can become permanent employment after a period of evaluation by the employer defines _____. a. school-to-work program b. temp work c. temp-to-hire work d. hidden job market
C
The best way to start a statement on your résumé is with _____. a. "I" or "My" b. a noun c. an active verb d. an adjective
C
Which of the following guidelines about maintaining a network is false? a. Participate in career fairs b. Use business cards when meeting new people c. End network relationships after you find a job d. Communicate with your network using the Internet
C
Which of the following is a "DO" regarding scannable résumés? a. It should have parentheses to separate numbers b. It should have lots of graphic images c. It should be written in a simple, standard font d. It should have columns to separate sections
C
Which of the following résumés would most likely get thrown in the garbage? a. A résumé typed in black ink b. A résumé following a traditional format c. A résumé on hot pink paper d. A résumé typed in a common font
C
Which of the following statements about cover letters is false? a. A cover letter gives an employer some insight into the applicant's personality. b. A cover letter provides an employer with an sample of the applicant's written communication skills. c. A cover letter is sent before a résumé so that the employer knows it is coming. d. A cover letter allows an applicant to go more in depth about their skills and abilities.
C
"Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in management?" The above statement is taken from a job advertisement. If Jessica is tailoring her résumé to this advertisement, which of the following words should she include, because it is most likely a keyword? a. looking b. rewarding c. opportunity d. management
D
A résumé that is converted from a graphic image into text and searched for keywords is a _______. a. Print résumé b. Web résumé c. Electronic résumé d. Scannable résumé
D
According to Fair Employment Laws, it is illegal to discriminate on the basis of _____. a. age b. race c. sex d. all of the above
D
Alison knows e-mail is an important form of communication when seeking employment. She is going to create an e-mail account for her job search communications. Which of the following e-mail addresses would be most appropriate for Alison to use? a. [email protected] b. [email protected] c. [email protected] d. [email protected]
D
In order to make a résumé persuasive and not self-centered, omit the use of the word _____. a. "I" b. "Me" c. "My" d. All of the above
D
Match the association type with the person that best fits the description: online association a. the woman you met on the bus b. your best friend c. the president of your gardening club d. someone who is active in your favorite Internet chat room
D
Match the association type with the person that best fits the description: opportunistic association a. your favorite teacher b. the president of your gardening club c. your best friend d. the man you met while walking your dog
D
Match the association type with the person that best fits the description: professional association a. someone who is active in your favorite Internet chat room b. your brothers and sisters c. the man you met while walking your dog d. your doctor
D
The Internet can be used to: a. Research potential employers b. Post résumés c. Search for job leads d. All of the above
D
What percentage of jobs are found through networking? a. 0%-20% b. 20%-40% c. 40%-60% d. 60%-80%
D
When applying for a position, you can make a positive impression by _____. a. acting confident b. being prepared c. communicating effectively d. all of the above
D
When compiling a reference list, you should always _____. a. verify what the reference will say b. ask permission before listing a reference c. thank them for their help d. all of the above
D
When creating your résumé, you should _____. a. tailor it to the needs of the employer b. use industry and job related terms c. match it to the job description d. all of the above
D
Which of the following headings should be included in your résumé? a. objective b. work experience c. qualifications d. all of the above
D
Which of the following is a good rule to follow when using business cards? a. Write notes about the people you meet on the back of their business cards b. Always have plenty of business cards on hand in networking situations c. Always exchange business cards when meeting a new person d. All of the above
D
Why is it important to take special steps to format an electronic résumé properly? a. It demonstrates superior knowledge over other candidates b. It shows time went into applying for the position c. It ensures the document is clear and readable d. All of the above
D
Another name for a functional résumé is a chronological résumé.
F
Given the option of receiving a generic résumé or a tailored résumé, employers prefer generic résumés.
F
Hand written résumés are still used frequently.
F
If your qualifications do not match the requirements of the position you are applying for, it is okay to lie about them in order to get an interview.
F
Jobs in the hidden job market can be discovered through job advertisements.
F
Keywords should never be repeated in a résumé.
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Meeting others through volunteer work is the most common way people expand their network.
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References are typically included on a résumé.
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Résumés should be written in complete sentences.
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Small, family owned businesses usually require applicants to submit electronic résumés.
F
The average person usually has between 15 - 30 acquaintances.
F
The statement, "I have always wanted to work for your company," demonstrates how an applicant can benefit the employer.
F
When selecting words to include in a résumé, they should be complex in nature.
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Your job objective should be vague so that it can be reused when applying for different jobs.
F
Your networking contact list should be limited to family members.
F
Your résumé should always begin with the title RESUME at the top.
F
A job search should be treated like a full time job.
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After an employer has narrowed down résumés, they usually bring in 10 or fewer applicants to interview.
T
Before sending a résumé, you should always checked with the employer to see what operating system they use.
T
Business owners and managers prefer to hire people who are referred to them personally.
T
Design, content, and organization are all important to the overall presentation of your résumé.
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Employers prefer to hire someone who has been referred to them, rather than a complete stranger.
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Having just one typo on your résumé can eliminate you from a job pool.
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If you do not have a Social Security number, you can apply for one.
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In order to scan résumés, employers will use a scanner which looks like a compact copy machine.
T
Including positive personal qualities on your résumé can help compensate for lack of paid work experience.
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Instead of having to know HTML code, most Web sites will have templates that make creating Web résumés easy.
T
Making a good first impression on potential employers is essential to securing employment.
T
More companies are posting job advertisements on industry specific sites, because the applicants are usually more qualified.
T
Other experiences should be included only if they are relevant to the job objective.
T
The information included in a résumé should always relate to the job objective; if it isn't related, it shouldn't be included.
T
The work experience section of a résumé should be listed in a reverse chronological order.
T
Web résumés are posted to the Internet in HTML format.
T
Work experience should always be listed before education on a résumé.
T
Writing an effective résumé requires the author to select their wording very carefully.
T
You need a Social Security number before you can apply for jobs.
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