Chapter 15 Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a niche employment website?

Accountemps.com

Which statement is most accurate regarding e-portfolios?

E-portfolios are generally accessed through websites.

Which of the following statements about today's job market is accurate?

Employers are most interested in how a candidate will add value to the hiring organization.

A résumé should be no more than one page in length.

False

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.

False

Awards and honors should not be listed on your resume; instead, you should discuss them in a cover message, where you will be able to explain them more fully.

False

Most job openings in the U.S. are solicited (announced or advertised).

False

The first step in the job-search process is writing your résumé.

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.

False

Check My Work Landon is putting together his reference list. What advice should he follow?

Obtain permission before using the name of any reference.

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

PDF file

Which of the following statements for a Summary of Qualifications is most effective?

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?

Refer to the name of an employee in the company.

Building and marketing your personal brand is necessary in today's competitive job market.

True

Even if a job posting doesn't request that you include a customized cover message with your résumé, you should still submit one.

True

The Education section of your résumé can include a few courses you have taken relevant to the position you are seeking.

True

The best way to find a job online is at a company's own website.

True

What is the best advice to follow when developing your employment history on your résumé?

Use action verbs to describe each job position and duty.

Check My Work Well-informed job candidates know that the first step in the employment process is __________

identifying their interests and evaluating qualifications

Most jobs today are found by __________.

networking

The body of a customized cover message should __________.

promote qualifications for the position

The hidden job market _________.

accounts for up to 80 percent of all positions available at any given time

Because it emphasizes a candidate's education and work record, most recruiters favor a __________.

chronological résumé

More jobs today are found through referrals and person-to-person contacts than through any other method. That's because ________.

employers want to hire known quantities

An effective résumé style for a recent graduate who has a variety of strong skills but limited work experience is the __________.

functional résumé