Deck 10: Starting Your Career

Question 1

What is the difference between a functional résumé and a chronological résumé?

A) Chronological résumés and functional résumés have the same content; only the design is different.
B) A functional résumé does not include experience in the community or professional memberships.
C) A chronological résumé is intended for those who do not have extensive educational experience.
D) A functional résumé is designed to highlight the job applicant's abilities and skills by placing them up front in the résumé.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following types of résumés are most common in technical fields?

A) functional
B) chronological
C) organizational
D) All of the above are correct.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following sections of a résumé is optional?

A) career objective
B) educational experience
C) references
D) All of the above are correct.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following moves is NOT a required part of a job application conclusion?

A) Offer contact information.
B) Look to the future.
C) Plead for the position.
D) Thank the reader.

Question 5

An application letter should use a "you" attitude by putting the emphasis on the company's needs.

Question 6

15. What are the journalist's questions?

Question 7

Verb-first phrases are preferable to full sentences on a résumé.

Question 8

What are three advantages to creating an electronic portfolio?

Question 9

Which of the following should NOT be in a portfolio?

A) samples of written work
B) letters of reference
C) awards
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 10

Which of the following questions is appropriate to ask in a job interview?

A) What is the salary for this position?
B) How much vacation time do associates receive?
C) What happens on a normal day at this position?
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 11

Phrases such as "per your advertisement" show the employer that you are an experienced writer.

Question 12

The campus career center has asked for your assistance in putting together a workshop to help other students prepare their résumés. They have asked you to create a couple of documents to use in the workshop. Prepare a one-page guide to creating a successful résumé and a one-page guide to interviewing. Include a list of common interview questions. Be sure to use good design principles as found in your textbook.

Question 13

Which design principle states that you should use white space to frame chunks of information?

A) grouping
B) alignment
C) balance
D) contrast

Question 14

Divide into small groups and create a mock job advertisement for which your classmates might be qualified. Do some research on common interviewing questions and techniques. Practice interviewing your classmates for the job that your group has available. Following the "interview," provide the "applicant" with feedback and advice based on the interviewing advice found in the

Question 15

If you won a scholarship for your academic performance, under which category should you list it on your résumé?

A) awards and activities
B) education
C) other
D) work experience

Question 16

Which of the following items should a portfolio include?

A) samples of written work
B) awards
C) résumé
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 17

Which of the following are good strategies to use in a searchable résumé?

A) using terms in predictable ways
B) including acronyms specific to your field
C) using common headings
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 18

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