Question 1

The first step in the job-search process is to

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A)  prepare a résumé.
B)  contact professional and personal references.
C)  analyze individual interests and goals and evaluate personal qualifications.
D)  purchase appropriate interview clothing.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

You can maximize recognition of your résumé by a tracking system if you focus on incorporating targeted noun phrases.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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A)  Advance Healthcare Network
B)  LinkedIn
C)  Twitter
D)  CareerBuilderE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of these résumé tips is most accurate?

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A)  Don't list awards and honors on a résumé; if you list them, you will appear to be bragging.
B)  Omit school and community activities from your résumé because they are unrelated to your work experience.
C)  Include your personal information (height, weight, and marital status) to give a potential employer a complete picture.
D)  Improve the visual impact of your résumé by placing your employment achievements and relevant job duties in an easy-to-read bulleted list.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

To help you develop your personal network, you should do all of the following except

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A)  develop a contact list of anyone who would be willing to talk with you about finding a job.
B)  make contacts with people in person and online.
C)  follow up on referrals.
D)  use only online resources to help you connect with others.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following statements about video résumés is  most  accurate?

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A)  They allow candidates to demonstrate their public speaking, interpersonal, and technical skills more impressively than in print  résumés .
B)  They are appropriate for all professional fields.
C)  They should be at least 15 minutes in length to showcase a candidate's background and skills.
D)  All of these responses are true of video  résumés.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The biggest error most applicants make when writing a cover message is

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A)  misspelling the receiver's name or the company's name.
B)  forgetting to enclose their résumé.
C)  making the letter too generic.
D)  not asking for the interview.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

In the education section of your résumé, you should

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A)  list all college courses that you have taken to give the employer a complete picture.
B)  include relevant seminars attended and workshops completed.
C)  list only colleges where you have completed a degree or certificate program.
D)  specify your high school and college GPAs.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Today, most jobs are filled through the open job market.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

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A)  The emphasis of today's job search is on the needs of the employer.
B)  Today's job searchers should create a universal résumé that can be used for every job for which they apply.
C)  Career paths for employees are now linear; that is, employees can expect to remain in the same position throughout their employment years.
D)  Jobs are long lasting; therefore, today's employees will need little relearning and retraining.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The ________________ job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed.

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The answer of The ________________ job market consists of jobs...

Question 12

An important step in the job-search process is building a brand for yourself.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Choose the best closing sentence for a cover message.

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A)  You should schedule my interview on Tuesday, September 7, at 10 a.m.
B)  Please feel free to call me at your earliest convenience.
C)  I hope you contact me soon to set up an interview for the systems analyst position.
D)  To add to your team an experienced systems analyst with proven analytical and troubleshooting skills, call me at (555) 555-4321 to arrange an interview.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

A(n)____________________ résumé uses colorful charts, graphics, and time lines to illustrate a candidate's work history and experience.

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The answer of A(n)____________________ résumé uses colorful charts, graphics, and...

Question 15

Most recruiters favor a

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A)  video résumé.
B)  functional résumé.
C)  chronological résumé.
D)  plain-text résumé.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

If you include a career objective on your résumé, it should focus on what you are hoping to gain.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The primary route to hiring today continues to be

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A)  a well-crafted  résumé.
B)  detailed cover messages.
C)  personal networking.
D)  strong interview follow-up messages.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following statements uses an action verb to highlight an aptitude?

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A)  Competent in creation of multimedia presentations
B)  Mastered QuickBooks Pro accounting software in 20 hours with minimal instruction
C)  Ability to develop innovative and interactive Web pages
D)  Adaptable to changing work environmentsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

More jobs are found through referrals and person-to-person contacts than through any other method.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Some of today's employers often use applicant tracking software to sort and evaluate résumés. Which of these steps will maximize the "hits" your résumé receives from this kind of software?

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A)  Describe your experience, education, and qualifications in general terms.
B)  Avoid abbreviations and acronyms, especially those related to the job title.
C)  Include a keyword summary that highlights your qualifications and experiences.
D)  Focus on nouns that describe your skills and qualifications.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 13: The Job Search Resumes in the Digital Age

A(n)____________________ résumé uses colorful charts, graphics, and time lines to illustrate a candidate's work history and experience.

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Most recruiters favor a

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Which of the following statements uses an action verb to highlight an aptitude?

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Choose the best closing sentence for a cover message.

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

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An important step in the job-search process is building a brand for yourself.

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The biggest error most applicants make when writing a cover message is

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Some of today's employers often use applicant tracking software to sort and evaluate résumés. Which of these steps will maximize the "hits" your résumé receives from this kind of software?

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Which of these résumé tips is most accurate?

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The primary route to hiring today continues to be

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Today, most jobs are filled through the open job market.

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In the education section of your résumé, you should

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You can maximize recognition of your résumé by a tracking system if you focus on incorporating targeted noun phrases.

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Which of the following statements about video résumés is most accurate?

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More jobs are found through referrals and person-to-person contacts than through any other method.

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The first step in the job-search process is to

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

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The ________________ job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed.

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If you include a career objective on your résumé, it should focus on what you are hoping to gain.

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