Deck 16: Résumés and Other Job-Search Materials

Question 1

Be diplomatic in a refusal letter.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Résumé templates

A) usually require more time to use than they are worth.
B) are easy to find online or in word processing programs.
C) may need adjustment depending upon your field.
D) a and b.
E) b and c.

Answer 2

b and c.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about creating effective résumés is most accurate?

A) Avoid bold, italics, and colors on a résumé.
B) Use hyperlinks in your resume to provide access to more information.
C) List as much of your background and experience as possible.
D) If possible, limit your résumé to one page.
E) Create an all-purpose résumé that you can send to every potential employer.

Answer 3

If possible, limit your résumé to one page.

Question 4

Always ask for permission to include an individual as a reference.

Question 5

To increase your employment chances, apply for jobs in as many different fields as possible.

Question 6

Throughout your résumé, use

A) complete sentences.
B) abbreviations.
C) full caps.
D) passive constructions.
E) action verbs.

Question 7

During an interview,

A) have ready extra résumés, a notepad, and a pen.
B) immediately address the interviewer by first name.
C) make sure that you do most of the talking.
D) criticize previous employers if they treated you badly.
E) avoid being friendly as the employer will not take you seriously.

Question 8

A résumé highlights skills relevant to a particular job.

Question 9

Your contains documents (e.g., transcript, recommendation letters, etc.) that represent your credentials.

Question 10

Send a thank-you email immediately after an interview.

Question 11

Active voice is inappropriate for an application letter.

Question 12

Include your street address and home phone number in an e-portfolio.

Question 13

Never begin a cover letter with a question.

Question 14

When they review a résumé, employers seek an answer to which of these questions?

A) Why do you want to work here?
B) What can you do for us?
C) Where would you like to be in ten years?
D) What are your long-term goals?
E) What salary would you accept?

Question 15

Employers use Facebook and Twitter to get a feel for an applicant's personality and fit.

Question 16

Applications sent to an employer that has advertised a position are called
applications.

Question 17

When researching the job market,

A) go straight to the Internet and randomly search through as many Web sites as possible.
B) never send out unsolicited application letters.
C) consult reference materials specific to the industry.
D) avoid talking to friends and family members about your search.
E) do not make use of social networking sites.

Question 18

For an employment interview, have your own set of questions prepared to ask the potential employer.

Question 19

The career-objective statement should be tailored to the specific job for which you are applying.

Question 20

An effective online résumé,

A) never includes hyperlinks.
B) can be downloaded quickly.
C) includes a home address and other personal information.
D) does not offer the option of being sent as an email attachment.
E) All of these answers are correct.