Question 1

In today's workplace companies are employing more permanent employees than ever before.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

You should explain your qualifications in the body of your cover letter. Which of these is the best statement to use?

Accepted Answer

A)   I am a qualified and fully licensed pediatric nurse.
B)   Recent seminars in dysfunctional family dynamics have helped me develop the skills to interact effectively with families that your ad indicates is essential.
C)   You need a licensed, registered nurse, and I meet those qualifications.
D)   Having graduated summa cum laude from Southwest College, I am well-prepared and eager to apply my knowledge in nursing.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

You can analyze your qualifications by asking such questions as Do I enjoy working with people, data, or things? and Would I rather work for a large company or a small company?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Of the following statements describing employment achievements, which is most effective?

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A)   Directed work flow and scheduling for emergency room personnel.
B)   Performed preventative maintenance on production equipment.
C)   Achieved 125 percent of production goal for three consecutive quarters.
D)   Knowledgeable in a variety of production processes and Just-in-Time theories.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

The Summary of Qualifications section that lists your most impressive accomplishments and qualifications replaces the Education and Experience sections.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Although a résumé must be perfect, a few errors or typos in a cover letter are acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

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A)   Awards and honors should not be listed on a résumé because doing so will sound as if you are bragging.
B)   Since they're not related to your work experience, school and community activities should be omitted from your résumé.
C)   To give a potential employer a complete picture, you should include personal information such as height, weight, and marital status.
D)   Your employment achievements and job duties will be easier to read if you place them in a bulleted list.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

A résumé that lists work history job by job, starting with the most recent position, has been prepared using the ___________ style.

Accepted Answer

chronological
Explanation:A ré...

Question 9

Consider including on your résumé hobbies or interests that might grab the recruiter's attention or serve as conversation starters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To make sure that a potential employer can identify the document, always include the word Résumé above the main heading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The purpose of preparing a persuasive résumé is to obtain an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the ___________ of your application letter, you should motivate action by requesting an interview.

Accepted Answer

closing
Explanation:The closin...

Question 13

Which of the following is the best advice for a cover letter that accompanies a résumé sent via e-mail or by fax?

Accepted Answer

A)   Take the time to prepare a professional cover letter to accompany your résumé sent electronically.
B)   Mail the cover letter separately from the résumé sent via fax or e-mail.
C)   Shorten your e-mail or fax cover letter to a brief statement such as Please consider the attached résumé for your opening.
D)   Skip the cover letter as it is unnecessary to introduce yourself because the fax or e-mail includes your name.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is considered unethical on a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)   Misrepresenting a job title to make it sound more important
B)   Extending employment dates to avoid showing periods of unemployment
C)   Making your job duties sound more impressive and responsible than they really were
D)   All of the above are unethical.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following statements about the changing nature of jobs in today's workplace is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   In many companies teams complete special projects and then disband.
B)   The primary employers in today's economy are large businesses.
C)   Employers prefer hiring people for jobs with narrow descriptions.
D)   Jobs are becoming less flexible and more permanent.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Because your résumé is probably the most important document you will ever write,

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A)   enhance your job titles to make your résumé more impressive.
B)   include ample use of the personal pronoun I to make it more personal.
C)   consider having a knowledgeable friend or relative proofread it.
D)   have it prepared professionally by a résumé service.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

A ___________ of qualifications, located near the top of your résumé, will include three to eight bulleted statements that prove you are the ideal candidate for the position.

Accepted Answer

summary
Explanation:A summary ...

Question 18

The first reader of your résumé may be a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Because of today's technologies, you may need three versions of your résumé. Which of the following is not one of these versions?

Accepted Answer

A)   A traditional print-based résumé
B)   A résumé professionally typeset by a specialist
C)   A scannable résumé
D)   A plain-text résumé for e-mailing or online postingE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

You are just graduating from college and have little employment experience, yet you want to put together a persuasive résumé. What would be the best résumé style to use?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chronological résumé
B)   Scannable résumé
C)   Functional résumé
D)   Online résuméE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 13: The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Of the following statements describing employment achievements, which is most effective?

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The Summary of Qualifications section that lists your most impressive accomplishments and qualifications replaces the Education and Experience sections.

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Which of the following is the best advice for a cover letter that accompanies a résumé sent via e-mail or by fax?

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You should explain your qualifications in the body of your cover letter. Which of these is the best statement to use?

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Because your résumé is probably the most important document you will ever write,

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In today's workplace companies are employing more permanent employees than ever before.

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Because of today's technologies, you may need three versions of your résumé. Which of the following is not one of these versions?

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A ___________ of qualifications, located near the top of your résumé, will include three to eight bulleted statements that prove you are the ideal candidate for the position.

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To make sure that a potential employer can identify the document, always include the word Résumé above the main heading.

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Which of the following statements about the changing nature of jobs in today's workplace is most accurate?

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You can analyze your qualifications by asking such questions as Do I enjoy working with people, data, or things? and Would I rather work for a large company or a small company?

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The first reader of your résumé may be a computer.

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A résumé that lists work history job by job, starting with the most recent position, has been prepared using the ___________ style.

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Consider including on your résumé hobbies or interests that might grab the recruiter's attention or serve as conversation starters.

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Which of the following is considered unethical on a résumé?

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Although a résumé must be perfect, a few errors or typos in a cover letter are acceptable.

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You are just graduating from college and have little employment experience, yet you want to put together a persuasive résumé. What would be the best résumé style to use?

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The purpose of preparing a persuasive résumé is to obtain an interview.

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In the ___________ of your application letter, you should motivate action by requesting an interview.

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Which of the following statements is most accurate?

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