Question 1

Which of the following guidelines should be followed while writing a résumé?

Accepted Answer

While creating a résumé,one should write from the hiring organization's perspective.It is also important to state what one can do for the organization by using the industry jargon and skill keywords one has uncovered through networking,self-assessment,and research.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of transferable skills?

Accepted Answer

Transferable skills are those that can be applied to any job or work situation.Everyone has them.Each transferable skill has keywords that can be used to describe one's strengths.Refer: Figure I.2

Question 3

A guideline to be followed while writing a résumé is to:

Accepted Answer

While writing a résumé,it is important to describe one's purpose for seeking a particular job and list one's abilities and skills that pertain to the job.In addition,one should use standard fonts,such as 12 point and Times,Arial,or Helvetica.

Question 4

While compiling keywords and keyword phrases for an e-résumé,one should:

Accepted Answer

While compiling keywords and keyword phrases for an e-résumé,one should underline all keywords and keyword phrases in each ad and group keywords and keyword phrases into skill categories.In addition,one should create skill headings using keywords or keyword phrases for each group of skill categories.

Question 5

The goal of performing a self-assessment exercise is to develop _____ words,which is a list of evocative words that one can use to describe one's objective and experience in a manner that employers can understand.

Accepted Answer

The goal of performing a self-assessment exercise is to develop a list of evocative words that one can use to describe one's objective and experience in a manner that employers can understand.Typically,these words are nouns and adjectives called skill words that stress one's capabilities,which one should weave into the text of a résumé.

Question 6

Which of the following is a self-assessment tool?

Accepted Answer

To effectively communicate one's skills and how they will benefit a potential employer,one must know what those skills are and that means spending some time evaluating oneself.There are many good tools for self-assessment such as personality profiles,checklists,strength identification,achievement lists,and any number of writing and projection exercises.

Question 7

Details in a résumé such as a list of volunteer activities and organization memberships are included in the _____ section.

Accepted Answer

The different sections in a résumé comprise of work experience,education,activities,and so forth.The activities section of a résumé comprises of a list of volunteer activities,organization memberships,and leadership roles.

Question 8

For first-time job seekers or those changing careers,an objective statement should:

Accepted Answer

For first-time job seekers or those changing careers,an objective statement should include a job title,an industry,the top three to five skills that qualify one for the job,and the benefit one will bring to the hiring organization.

Question 9

Which of the following refers to a summary of one's qualifications and an organized collection of information that will help project one's skills to an employer?

Accepted Answer

A résumé is a summary of one's qualifications.It is an organized collection of information that will "sell" one's skills to an employer.

Question 10

Which of the following in a résumé specifies a candidate's target market and can be a critical résumé component when it provides an executive summary of one's qualifications?

Accepted Answer

An objective statement specifies one's target market.A well-developed objective statement is a potent tool for getting employers to look more deeply into one's potential.Although some résumé styles omit this statement,it can be a critical résumé component when it provides an executive summary of one's qualifications.

Question 11

A résumé should be:

Accepted Answer

Research is the key to creating powerful employer-centered résumé content directed to a specific industry.A résumé should not be simply a history of one's education and work,but should be a document targeted to one position and industry.

Question 12

All résumés stored electronically can be sorted by fundamental skills,experience,or education and such items are referred to as ____.B.A.Degree in Accounting,Full-Cycle Accounting,Financial Statements and Cost Accounting.

Accepted Answer

Keywords are specific terms or phrases that are used to categorize and sort resumes based on relevant skills, experience, education, etc.

Question 13

What are the nouns and adjectives which stress one's capabilities and which one should incorporate into the text of a résumé?

Accepted Answer

Skill words are nouns and adjectives that stress one's capabilities,which one should incorporate into the text of a résumé.

Question 14

In most résumés,the last section consists of ____.

Accepted Answer

In most résumés,the last section should present information on references.Commonly this section contains a single statement,"References available upon request." This is common nomenclature to use since references are not needed until you are actually being considered for a position or going through the interview process.

Question 15

Which of the following should be undertaken while creating e-résumés using keywords and key phrases?

Accepted Answer

While compiling keywords and keyword phrases for an e-résumé,one should select the top 35 to 45 keywords to create a keyword section for the top of an e-résumé.One should also prioritize and number the skill categories.

Question 16

While incorporating contact information in a résumé,one should ensure that:

Accepted Answer

The first section of a résumé should be dedicated to one's name and how one can be contacted.In addition,contact information must be complete,correct,and permanent.For instance,if one's résumé is pulled for consideration six months from the date of e-mailing,the contact information should still be valid.

Question 17

A typical objective statement should:

Accepted Answer

Typical objective statements are short-between one and three sentences-and appear below the contact information.

Question 18

Which of the following details of a candidate is NOT required by an employer until a candidate is being considered for a position?

Accepted Answer

In most résumés,the last section should present information on references.Commonly this section contains a single statement,"References available upon request." This is common nomenclature to use since references are not needed until one is actually being considered for a position or going through the interview process.

Question 19

While writing a résumé,it is important to:

Accepted Answer

While creating a résumé,one should place the section most important to one's marketable skills first.Within each section,one should organize the information to best present one's skills.

Question 20

Which of the following should be avoided while creating a résumé?

Accepted Answer

While writing a résumé,one should avoid being wordy.In addition,one should use action verbs to describe work experiences powerfully.

Quiz 18: Building an E-Portfolio