Chapter 13- The job search, Resumes, and Cover Messages
What is the best advice when writing a career objective for a résumé?
Avoid the words entry-level, which can downplay your talents
Brooke worked 15 years as a graphic artist, but she lost her job due to downsizing within her company. She must now write a résumé to begin her search for a new job. What résumé style would be best for her to use?
Chronological resume
Distorting facts on a résumé is acceptable in today's competitive job market.
FALSE
Job seekers should avoid using social media sites to network and to search for employment opportunities.
FALSE
Video and info graphic résumés are suitable for all individuals and professions.
FALSE
You should always limit the length of your résumé to one page.
FALSE
You should include your references on your résumé because it adds credibility to your application materials.
FALSE
Smart applicants use the same cover message for every job for which they apply.
FALSE; Cover messages should be personalized and customized for every position
The first step in the job-search process is writing your résumé.
FALSE; the job search begins by analyzing your interests and goals
The No. 1 social media site for job searching and recruiting is __________.
The best method for finding a job in today's competitive job market is through __________.
Networking
What is the best advice for creating the main heading section of your résumé?
Place your name as the first line of the main heading.
Which of the following statements would be most impressive within a summary of qualifications section on a résumé?
Processed an average of 24 tax forms daily with 100 percent accuracy
The most popular résumé style with recruiters is the chronological résumé.
TRUE
When posting your résumé online, always use reputable, well-known sites.
TRUE
You should prepare a tailored résumé for every position you seek.
TRUE
Which of the following statements about today's job market and job search is most accurate?
Technology has become an integral part of the job-search process.
Which of the following is the best closing sentence for a cover message?
To add to your team a well-trained, knowledgeable accountant with proven analytical and communication skills, call me at (555) 555-1234 to arrange an interview
Which of the following will maximize the hits your résumé receives from an applicant tracking system?
Use accurate, specific names of schools, degrees, products, job titles, and companies.
An e-portfolio is __________.
a collection of digitized materials that gives a snapshot of the candidate's qualifications
Samantha wants to begin searching for a job using the Web. The best source for her online search will probably be __________.
a company's website
The first step in the employment process is to __________.
analyze your interests and goals and evaluate your qualifications
An important part of the job-search process is developing a personal brand. Personal branding involves _________.
deciding what makes you special and desirable in the job market
A cover message should always __________.
emphasize reader benefits
In the education section of your résumé, you should __________.
include relevant seminars attended and workshops completed
