Ch 15
Landon is putting together his reference list. What advice should he follow? a. Ask any reference for permission before using his or her name. b. Incorporate a general statement such as "References furnished upon request" on his résumé instead of identifying each reference. c. Include personal or character references. d. List his references directly on his résumé to save space.
Ask any reference for permission before using his or her name
Which statement is most accurate regarding e-portfolios? a. E-portfolios are generally accessed through websites. b. E-portfolios can be seen by only a limited number of people. c. E-portfolios are just as effective as print résumés for showcasing your talents and qualifications. d. An e-portfolio is another name for an online résumé
E-portfolios are generally accessed through websites.
A résumé should always be one page in length. a. True b. False
False
If an advertisement doesn't request that you include a customized cover message with your résumé, don't submit one. a. True b. False
False
In today's competitive job market, it is permissible to embellish your job title and duties. a. True b. False
False
Most job openings are announced or advertised. a. True b. False
False
Most of today's workers will be employed with one company during their careers. a. True b. False
False
The following is a well-written career objective: To obtain an entry-level position as an information technology specialist with the opportunity for advancement. a. True b. False
False
Under the "Education" section of your résumé, you should list all courses you have taken. a. True b. False
False
What is the best advice to follow when searching for a job online? a. Use a catchy e-mail address such as [email protected] to generate interest in you and your résumé. b. Respond to "blind" job postings. c. Post your résumé on every online site you can find. d. Limit personal information
Limit personal information
Which social media site is currently the top site for job seekers? a. Facebook b. LinkedIn c. Jobster d. Twitter
Which of the following "Summary of Qualifications" statements is most effective? a. Performed bookkeeping tasks b. Provided technical assistance to over 250 students and instructors in PC Lab c. Comfortable with auditing procedures d. Proficient at using most popular computer programs
Provided technical assistance to over 250 students and instructors in PC Lab
What is the best advice for preparing a cover message for a solicited job? a. Use the indirect approach when writing your cover letter. b. Write a cover letter only if requested by the employer. c. Address your letter to a department or title such as Human Resources Department or Hiring Manager. d. Refer to the name of an employee in the company.
Refer to the name of an employee in the company
Which statement about employment in today's world is most accurate? a. Most job candidates can expect that their résumés and cover letters will be initially reviewed by a hiring committee. b. Employees today can expect to stay in one career path. c. The emphasis in today's job market is on the applicant rather than on the employer. d. Today's employees will need constant retraining.
Today's employees will need constant retraining
If you have three or more awards or honors, highlight them by listing them under a separate heading in your résumé. a. True b. False
True
The best way to find a job online is at a company's own website. a. True b. False
True
What is the best advice to follow when creating the "Work Experience" or "Employment History" section of your résumé? a. Use personal pronouns (I, me, my) to personalize your résumé. b. Include every job you have ever had to demonstrate your work ethic. c. Describe each job using complete sentences. d. Use action verbs to describe each job position and duty.
Use action verbs to describe each job position and duty.
Because it emphasizes a candidate's education and work record, most recruiters favor a ________ . a. infographic résumé b. video résumé c. functional résumé d. chronological résumé
chronological résume
the body of a customized cover message should ________ . a. introduce the applicant b. ask for an interview c. motivate action d. promote qualifications for the position
d. promote qualifications for the position
In preparing a résumé that will be scanned, you should ________ . a. focus on specific keywords or keyword phrases b. place information in tables or columns c. use bullets to emphasize information d. incorporate images, colors, and designs to demonstrate your creative flair
focus on specific keywords or keyword phrases
An effective résumé style for a recent graduate who has good skills and limited work experience is the ________ . a. functional résumé b. chronological résumé c. infographic résumé d. video résumé
functional résumé
Well-informed job candidates know that the first step in the employment process is ________ . a. researching salary, benefits, and job stability in a chosen field b. identifying interests and evaluating qualifications c. developing an effective résumé to be sent to prospective employers d. locating a specific job opening at a desirable company
identifying interests and evaluating qualifications
Most jobs today are found by ________ . a. searching the Web b. networking c. reading newspaper classified ads d. attending job fairs
networking
In today's competitive job market, you must build and a polish a personal brand. a. True b. False
true
To build a personal network, you should do all of the following except ________ . a. develop a list of people whom you can contact b. wait until a position is posted and then arrange a meeting with someone who is familiar with the company c. contact individuals in person or online to establish potential job leads and referrals d. arrange a meeting with people you know who work in your career field
wait until a position is posted and then arrange a meeting with someone who is familiar with the company
