GB Ch 15

A video résumé makes the most sense for traditional, more conservative career fields because it will allow you to stand out among all the print resumes those employers receive. T/F?

False

Gina is creating a contact list of her personal network. She should include only professional contacts on her list. T/F?

False

To ensure that your résumé retains its formatting and cannot be altered by a reader, you should send it as a(n) ________.

PDF file

Asking yourself What is my unique selling point? can help you develop your personal brand. T/F?

True

People who have changed jobs frequently or who have gaps in their employment should probably prepare a résumé using the functional format. T/F?

True

Which of the following is an example of a niche employment website? a.Accountemps.com b.Craigslist.com c.CollegeGrad.com d.LinkedIn.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.

Your best plan for completing a successful job search involves a four-step process: (1) analyzing yourself, (2) developing a job-search strategy, (3) preparing a résumé, and (4) ________.

a. knowing the hiring process

Alexandra is building her personal network as she prepares for her job search. Which of these should she do first?

b. Develop a contact list

Craig has been a collegiate athlete and therefore has limited professional experience related to the field he hopes to enter. Which résumé style should he consider as he prepares for his job search?

b. Functional

Which of the following is a purpose of a customized cover message?

b. To introduce your résumé

Which of the following statements about the education section of a résumé is most accurate? a.It is unethical to include the GPA in only your major courses on your résumé. b.Once you have attended college, you can omit high school information. c.The education section should always come before the work experience section on a résumé. d.Include a list of all college courses taken since most employers want this information.

b.Once you have attended college, you can omit high school information.

The open job market consists of positions that ________. a.do not require submitting your résumé b.are never advertised or listed c.are currently advertised or listed d.allow all interested candidates to come in for an interview

c. are currently advertised or listed

Inflating your job titles and responsibilities on your résumé is ________. a.necessary to be competitive in today's job market b.impressive to employers c.unethical and should be avoided d.acceptable as long as you were employed during the dates you specify

c. unethical and should be avoided

Most job seekers start looking for a position ________.

d. in the open job market

Simin knows that her résumé will be read by an applicant tracking system (ATS). What should she do to maximize "hits" as her résumé is scanned? a.Focus on nouns in three categories: job title, technical skills, and certification or experience. b.Incorporate specific keywords and keyword phrases from the advertisement or job description. c.Use variations of the job title. d.All of these choices

d.All of these choices

Select the correct statement about polishing and proofreading your résumé. a.Use as many headings as possible to make your résumé easier to read. b.Seek the help of a résumé-writing service for a résumé that will stand out in a competitive job market. c.Use longer phrases and complex words as often as possible to make yourself look more accomplished. d.Because it's probably the most important message you'll ever write, your résumé must be perfect.

d.Because it's probably the most important message you'll ever write, your résumé must be perfect.

Which of the following types of personal information should you consider including on your résumé?

d.Your willingness to travel

A summary of qualifications on your résumé might also be called ________. a.Professional Highlights b.​Relevant Qualifications c.Career Profile d.any of these

d.any of these

Use expressions such as I hope in the closing of your cover message to sound polite. T/F?

false