Question 1

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the opening in a cover message for an unsolicited job?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you are unsure whether a position exists, use a more persuasive opening.
B)  Avoid mentioning the company by name so that you can send your cover letter to numerous companies.
C)  Make cover letters for unsolicited jobs longer than those for solicited jobs because you will have to provide more information about yourself.
D)  Be vague about the type of position you're seeking so that you might be considered for a variety of jobs.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Today's technologies have made traditional print-based résumés obsolete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is the best advice for a cover message that accompanies a résumé sent via e-mail?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take the time to prepare a professional cover message to accompany your résumé sent electronically.
B)  Mail the cover message separately from the résumé sent via e-mail.
C)  Shorten your e-mail cover message to a brief statement such as Please consider the attached résumé for your opening.
D)  Skip the cover message as it is unnecessary to introduce yourself because the e-mail includes your name.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Proofread your résumé carefully, but realize that it's okay to have one or two spelling or grammatical errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following job duty statements will be most effective on a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Responsible for daily account reconciliation 
B)  Reconciled general ledger accounts daily 
C)  Reconciled general ledger accounts daily with 100 percent accuracy 
D)  Responsible for reconciling general ledger accounts dailyE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Position in public relations that requires creativity, time management skills, and excellent communication to create press releases, answer constituent inquiries, and represent the organization at charitable functions is an example of a career ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Position in public relations that requires creativity,...

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

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 choicesE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Personal ____________ involves deciding what makes you special and desirable in the job market, coming up with a tagline, preparing a professional-looking business card, developing an elevator speech, and building a powerful online presence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Personal ____________ involves deciding what makes you...

Question 9

The first line of the main heading of your résumé should always be your name.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Select the statement that best describes the main heading portion of a résumé.

Accepted Answer

A)  The first line of your résumé should always be the word Résumé.
B)  Including a cell phone number will make your résumé look unprofessional; therefore, omit it.
C)  If you have a website where an e-portfolio or samples of your work can be viewed, include the address in the main heading your résumé.
D)  Include your work e-mail address so that you can be contacted more easily.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Because a résumé is expected to showcase your strengths, you should puff up your résumé with some inflated work history or educational experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which statement in a cover message best refers the reader to your résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enclosed herewith please find my résumé.
B)  As you will notice from my enclosed résumé, I have over five years of customer service experience.
C)  Please see my enclosed résumé.
D)  Résumé enclosed.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

In addition to your résumé, reference letters, and work samples, your career e-portfolio may also contain such items as photographs, multimedia files, and blog entries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When preparing your customized résumé,

Accepted Answer

A)  begin with your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
B)  always include a specific career objective.
C)  place the most important information last where it can leave a lasting impression.
D)  follow all these choices.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

If you do not know whether a position is open and you are prospecting for a job, write an ____________ cover message using the indirect pattern of organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you do not know whether a...

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Today's technologies have made traditional print-based résumés obsolete.

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The first line of the main heading of your résumé should always be your name.

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Personal ____________ involves deciding what makes you special and desirable in the job market, coming up with a tagline, preparing a professional-looking business card, developing an elevator speech, and building a powerful online presence.

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Position in public relations that requires creativity, time management skills, and excellent communication to create press releases, answer constituent inquiries, and represent the organization at charitable functions is an example of a career ____________________.

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Which statement in a cover message best refers the reader to your résumé?

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Because a résumé is expected to showcase your strengths, you should puff up your résumé with some inflated work history or educational experience.

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Proofread your résumé carefully, but realize that it's okay to have one or two spelling or grammatical errors.

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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?

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Which of the following job duty statements will be most effective on a résumé?

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Today's technologies have made traditional print-based résumés obsolete.

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