302 Quiz 4 (Chapter 16)

Which type of information should NOT be provided in your resume if applying for a position in the United States? Language abilities and international experience GPA (if high) and publications Community activities and volunteer work School clubs and professional associations Marital status, age, religion, and/or a recent photo

Marital status, age, religion, and/or a recent photo

Which of the following is the most common source of professional networking? career fairs professors Facebook friends/relatives trade shows

friends/relatives

Which is NOT one of the principles of effective resumes? The resume has a simple layout. Information is grouped and labeled. Accomplishments are emphasized with buzzwords, jargon, and clichés. Accomplishments are quantified where possible. Irrelevant details are removed.

Accomplishments are emphasized with buzzwords, jargon, and clichés.

What is the main difference between an attribute and an ability? Attributes change according to the job description, while abilities generally remain stagnate throughout a career. Attributes are relevant toward a particular position, while abilities incorporate skills appropriate for numerous positions. Attributes are personal traits or characteristics, while abilities are skills and knowledge that can be applied to accomplishing work tasks. Attributes refer to analytical competencies in work tasks, while abilities encompass internship and job positions. Attributes are knowledge-based, while abilities are associated with communication via technology.

Attributes are personal traits or characteristics, while abilities are skills and knowledge that can be applied to accomplishing work tasks.

What are the steps in the AIM communication planning process? Asking questions, illuminating differences, managing relationships Analyzing the problem, initiating a solution, maintain a learner mindset Aesthetic development, intellectual strengthening, message dissemination Active learning, intellectual discussion, meaningful teamwork Audience analysis, idea development, message structuring

Audience analysis, idea development, message structuring

According to a poll of human resource managers in the United States, which of the following is most likely to result in a job candidate NOT receiving an offer? Arriving more than 10 minutes early for the interview Dressing inappropriately Asking about vacation time Not sending a thank you note after the interview Dropping names in cover letter, resume, and/or during the interview

Dressing inappropriately

What is the main difference between the components of a functional resume and a chronological resume? Functional resumes are directed toward a particular position, while chronological resumes contain information appropriate for numerous positions. Functional resumes streamline a lengthy list of jobs, while chronological resumes summarize a career. Functional resumes present information in terms of key skills, while chronological resumes present information grouped by work and education over time. Functional resumes move from general to specific, while chronological resumes present information in reverse time order. Functional resumes tend to be analytical and focused on recent tasks, while chronological resumes tend to include information from birth to the present.

Functional resumes present information in terms of key skills, while chronological resumes present information grouped by work and education over time.

Which statement is not in an effective format for conveying your accomplishments and experiences on a resume? Greeted clients and scheduled appointments in person and by phone Organized a group of 83 volunteers to participate in the Los Angeles Lymphoma Walk for Hope Took inventory of all merchandise in the store at the conclusion of the third quarter Managed financial bookkeeping for the company using QuickBooks Responsible for marketing efforts via Facebook to reach the 25-40 age demographic

Responsible for marketing efforts via Facebook to reach the 25-40 age demographic

What is the primary goal of the cover letter? Describe your personal and professional skills followed by a reference list of those who will confirm the skills. Cite articles praising the organization's productivity and positive effects to emphasize your desire for the job. Suggest new strategic ideas you would like to implement within the organization and summarize their benefits. Explain thoroughly your abilities and their direct application to multiple positions within the organization. Sell your key abilities and attributes in a way that matches the needs of the employer for a particular position.

Sell your key abilities and attributes in a way that matches the needs of the employer for a particular position.

What are the steps in the STAR method to respond to interview questions by telling a success story? Situation, tasks, actions, results Strengths, time, actions, results Skills, tasks, actions, results Situation, title, actions, results Skills, teamwork, actions, results

Situation, tasks, actions, results