Slivon Exam2 GEB 3213 UF
It is most effective to focus your time and energy into creating one perfect résumé which you can use for all situations.
False
Unlike Facebook, LinkedIn is primarily intended to be a one-dimensional professional networking tool.
False
If you want to emphasize skills in your resume, what format should you use to develop the resume?
Functional
A contemporary resume style that emphasizes categories of skills rather than job experience
Functional resume (pg. 461)
An interview format in which an employer meets with several applicants at the same time to assess their approach to working collaboratively with others
Group Interview (pg. 476)
An interview format that involves several people, such as a search committee, who gather in a conference or seminar room with a job applicant to discuss the position
Panel Interview (pg. 476)
the image you present of yourself that makes you stand out compared to other applicants
Professional brand (pg. 452)
A method of answering a behavioral interview question by explaining a situation, task, and action that led to a positive result
STAR Method (pg. 476)
STAR is used to respond to behavioral questions and identifies which of the following?
Situation, task, action, and result
The STAR Method, which stands for situation, task, action, and result, is a well-established method of responding to behavioral questions.
True
While applying for a job, when possible, mail your documents in a large mailing envelope rather than folding them into a standard envelope.
True
The skills or qualities that set someone or something apart from the competition
Unique selling proposition (pg. 454)
An interview conducted by telephone, Skype, or teleconference call, often used to narrow down the candidate pool before scheduling an onsite visit
Virtual Interview (pg. 476)
When writing a cover letter, after specifying the job you're applying for, what should follow?
Your qualifications for that position
elevator pitch
a concise statement designed to communicate your value and initiate a deeper conversation with a prospective employer
functional resume
a contemporary resume style that emphasizes categories of skills rather than job experience
really simple syndication (RSS) or rich site summary
a format for delivering frequently changing web content to subscribers; referred to as an RSS feed or news aggregators.
career fair
a gathering of representatives or recruiters for many companies seeking to fill open positions
star method
a method of answering a behavioral interview questions by explaining a situation, task, and action that led to a positive result.
cover letter
a persuasive letter or email sent to a prospective employer along with a resume that sells your resume to the employer.
random sample
a population selected broadly from all available members of the population you want to study,
survey
a predetermined list of questions used to collect a structured set of information from a selected audience.
white paper
a report produced by company or organization to educate readers about a complex business issue, product, or technology.
sample
a representative portion of your population.
interview
a research method involving a structure discussion between two or more people, usually in a question and answer format
observational research
a research method that involves watching people perform relevant activities and recording details about what you observe
combined resume
a resume style that takes advantage of both the chronological and functional methods of organizing content by highlighting work experience by date and skill sets by category.
targeted sample
a sample that consists of only specific people from the group you are studying
desktop search tool
a search engine designed to search for files on your computer or file server that contain specific words or that were produced within a specific time period.
convenience sample
a survey population selected because you have easy access to that group.
chronological resume
a traditional resume style that lists content sequentially, starting with the most recent experience
behavioral question
a type of interview question designed to determine how you would make decisions, solve problems, or respond to stressful situations
likert scale
agreement- strongly disagree-agree
Attention Interest Desire Action (AIDA)
an acronym used in marketing to suggest the organization of sales communication: Attention, Interest, Desire, ACtion
Quick Response code (QR)
an image that embeds a hyperlink that can be scanned by a smart phone app
virtual interview
an interview conducted by telephone, Skype, or teleconference call, often used to narrow the candidate pool before scheduling an onsite visit.
group interview
an interview format in which an employer meets with several applicants at the same time to assess their approach to working collaboratively with others
panel interview
an interview format that involves several people, such as a search committee, who gather in a conference or seminar room with a job applicant to discuss the position
action interiew
an interview format that requires applicants to make a presentation or perform under work-based conditions, which could be simulated or real.
tertiary sources
books and articles that synthesize material from secondary sources.
Exaggerating on your résumé ________.
can be perceived as lying by potential employers
A(n) ________ résumé is a traditional format that organizes the content in sequential order, starting with the most recent and working backward.
chronological
The ________ format is most appropriate for applicants who have worked in positions closely related to the one they are applying for and who also want to emphasize the advanced skillsets required for the new position.
combined
In a panel interview ________.
creating a "map" of the table labeled with each panel member's information is a good idea
rating scale
do not recommend, strongly recommend.1-5
The chronological résumé format ________.
emphasizes work experience
evaluate
finally, ace helps you evaluate your performance
Analyze
first, Ace helps you analyze your communication goals and prepare effectively.
Career fairs ________.
give you a limited amount of time to impress recruiters
The business casual dress code ________.
includes options for women like slacks, skirts, dresses, blouses and sweaters
anecdotal evidence
information you can get from a subjective report that may not be scientifically valid or representative but that may provide insight on your topic.
When listing educational information on your résumé, ________.
list only schools from which you have received (or will receive) a degree
When asked about your greatest weakness, you should ________.
mention a real weakness and how you are trying to improve it
In relation to résumés, objectives ________.
must directly and concisely state what you can do for the company
content marketing
publishing content, often in social media outlets, that audience will value.
branching questions
questions that lead respondents to different topics depending on how they answer
solicited cover letter
reply to an employment advertisement or job posting that requests applications
qualitative research
research that provides insight into the attitudes, values and concerns of research subjects through interviews and observation
quantitative research
research that relies on numerical data, such as that gathered from structured survey responses to which you can assign numbers.
unique selling proposition
skills or qualities that set you apart from other applicants
cloud computing
software applications that either run on the Internet rather than your local computer or that allow you to store files on the Internet rather than (or in addition to) you local computer
A(n) ________ is written in response to an advertisement or posting that requests applications.
solicited cover letter
primary sources
sources from which you collect your own raw data
survey population
the audience from whom you want to collect survey responses
mean
the average derived by adding all responses and dividing the sum by the number of responses
Limitations
the characteristics of the research that prevent you from generalizing your findings more broadly.
network
the circle of people who are aware of your career goals and can help you learn about career opportunites
professional brand
the image you present of yourself that makes you stand out compared to other applicants.
mode
the number that most frequently appears in a distribution
median
the number that represents the middle number in a distribution or the most central number
scope
the range of your research; a broad scope includes a wide range of content, whereas a narrow scope focuses on specific aspects of the topic.
secondary resources
the results of other people's research that you consult as part of your research.
range
the span between the highest and lowest values
A thank-you message should be sent ________ an interview.
within twenty four hours of
________ questions are designed to determine how you would make decisions, solve problems, or respond to stressful situations.
Behavioral
A type of interview question designed to determine how you would make decisions, solve problems, or respond to stressful situations
Behavioral questions (pg. 476)
A statement that communicates the unique value you offer your employers
Brand message (pg. 453)
A statement that communicates your unique values is referred to as ________.
Brand message (probably)
What should you analyze before starting your employment search?
-Analyze your career goals and experiences -Analyze your strengths and skills -Analyze your options for finding job opportunities -Analyze your professional brand
How do you create a professional social media presence?
-Be strategic in your social media communication -Target specific social media communication outlets
evaluate your sources for credibility
-authorship: can you trust the author/publisher? -accuracy: can you trust the information? -age: is the information still relevant.
be strategic in your social media communiation
-be visible -be valuable
conducting surveys
-choose which people to survey -decide on medium -compose effective survey questions -analyze, interpret, and evaluate results
analyze your career goals and experiences
-gain experience with internships and summer jobs -gain transferrable skills by volunteering -narrow your focus by identifying preferences -research your career options -keep an open mind about possible jobs and job locations -create a plan for your future
efficient researcher
-gather relevant print and electronic files - search the web strategically -use an online index or database to find articles from print publications -use a library or bookseller to find relevant books -follow leads in good sources -evaluate your sources for credibility
analyze your strengths and skills
-outline your experiences -identify areas of expertise -List your sellable qualities -recognize your weaknesses -update your list frequently.
analyze your options for finding job opportunities
-register with career centers -register with job banks and search employment advertisements -join professional organizations -target specific employers -develop professional and personal networks -use social networking outlets
search web strategically
-use quotation marks around your phrase -add more words to the search -exclude words from the search -use wildcards -use boolean operators -use synonym or alternative wording -search for specific file types
select an effective resume design and format
-use template as guides, not absolutes -enhance your image with professional page layout and design techniques -create a second plain-text version of your resume -choose format that allows you to highlight your strengths
A marketing acronym that suggests the organization of sales communication should go Attention-Interest-Desire-Action
AIDA (pg. 470)
Compose
Ace also helps you compose a professional image om your speaking, writing, and actions
________ interviews require applicants to perform under work-based conditions.
Action
An interview format that requires applicants to make a presentation or perform under work-based conditions, which could be simulated or real
Action Interview (pg. 476)
Which of the following types of interviews is most likely to involve simulated project meetings, scenario or case discussions, or opportunities to solve real problems?
Action interview
Which of the following is one of the ways recommended to build your personal brand?
Avoid distracting background music or cute sayings in your voice mail greeting.
A gathering of representatives or recruiters from many companies seeking to fill open positions
Career fair (pg. 476)
A traditional resume style that lists content sequentially, starting with the most recent experience
Chronological resume (pg. 459)
A resume style that takes advantage of both the chronological and functional methods of organizing content by highlighting work experience by date and skill sets by category
Combined resume (pg. 461)
A persuasive letter or email sent to a prospective employer along with a resume that "sells" your resume to the employer
Cover Letter (pg. 468)
In the context of creating a professional brand, which of the following terms best represents a concise statement designed to communicate your value and initiate a deeper conversation?
Elevator pitch
A concise statement designed to communicate the value of an idea, product, or job candidate; intrigue the audience; initiate a deeper conversation
Elevator pitch (pg. 454)
Which of the following is true of analyzing your strengths and skills?
It helps you determine which jobs you are best qualified to pursue.
Job recruiters find formal networking sites like ________ to be a great resource in finding job candidates.
The circle of people who are aware of your career goals and can help you learn about career opportunities
Network (pg. 456)
When writing a solicited cover letter using the AIDA plan, what type of information should be included in the attention section?
The name of the position applying for
How can you continuously improve skills until you achieve employment success?
Through ongoing evaluation
