Question 1

Samuel is developing a list of references for his job search. Whom should he include on this list?

Accepted Answer

Instructors are professional contacts who can provide relevant information about Samuel's skills and work ethic, making them suitable references for a job search.

Question 2

Kenichi has just finished university and has limited work and internship experience. Which résumé style should he consider?

Accepted Answer

A functional résumé emphasizes skills and abilities over work history, making it suitable for someone with limited work experience like Kenichi.

Question 3

Ildiko is starting a new job search. What is the best advice you can give her about preparing her résumé?

Accepted Answer

Customizing a résumé for each company and position helps highlight relevant skills and experiences, making her application more appealing to potential employers.

Question 4

Gabriella achieved high grades in her major, but a few low grades in her elective courses brought down her GPA (grade point average). The employer is requesting her GPA in her résumé. Which of the following should she do?

Accepted Answer

Calculating and presenting her GPA based on her major courses only is a common practice and can highlight her strengths in her field of study.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about polishing and proofreading your résumé is correct?

Accepted Answer

A résumé is a critical document in job applications, and it must be free of errors to make a good impression on potential employers.

Question 6

Which statement best describes a step in creating a customized résumé?

Accepted Answer

Starting with your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address is a standard and essential step in creating a résumé.

Question 7

Which of the following statements best describes the importance of a career objective portion of a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A career objective should be customized for the job opening to align your goals with the employer's needs, making your résumé more relevant and targeted.

Question 8

For which of the following candidates would a chronological résumé style be best?

Accepted Answer

A chronological résumé is best for Roxanne because it highlights her career progression and advancements within the same company, showcasing her growth and stability.

Question 9

Which of the following job-duty statements will be most effective on a résumé?

Accepted Answer

This statement is the most effective because it is action-oriented, specific, and quantifiable, highlighting the candidate's accuracy and reliability in performing the task.

Question 10

Narantuya has decided to add a bulleted list of her most impressive qualifications to her résumé. What is this list called?

Accepted Answer

The list of most impressive qualifications on a résumé is typically referred to as a "summary of qualifications."

Question 11

Which of the following is the best career objective for a résumé?

Accepted Answer

This option is specific and tailored to a particular role, showing a clear understanding of the position and how the applicant can contribute.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The statement "developed innovative and interactive websites that increased traffic by 150 percent" uses the action verb "developed" to highlight the aptitude of creating effective websites.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is the best recommendation for writing the work experience section of a résumé?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following statements best describes the summary of qualifications portion of a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A summary of qualifications makes your résumé easier to read by highlighting key skills and experiences, allowing recruiters to quickly assess your suitability for the position.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about preparing résumé content is the best advice?

Accepted Answer

Including hobbies or interests can make your résumé more memorable and provide a personal touch that might resonate with the employer.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is best advice for preparing the employment references section of a résumé?

Accepted Answer

Personal or character references are generally not included in a professional résumé; instead, professional references are preferred.

Question 17

Because it quickly reveals a candidate's education and experience, what kind of résumé do most recruiters favour?

Accepted Answer

Most recruiters favor a chronological résumé because it clearly outlines a candidate's work history and educational background in a time-ordered format, making it easy to assess their experience and career progression.

Question 18

Laura, after many years of staying home and raising her children, wants to return to the workplace. Because she has some significant experience in the accounting field from many years ago, what kind of résumé should she prepare?

Accepted Answer

A functional résumé focuses on skills and experiences rather than chronological work history, which is ideal for someone like Laura who has a gap in her employment history.

Question 19

Which statement best describes what should be included in the main heading portion of a résumé?

Accepted Answer

Including a website with an e-portfolio or work samples in the main heading of your résumé can provide potential employers with easy access to your work, showcasing your skills and experience effectively.

Question 20

Which candidate would most likely have a résumé that is longer than one page?

Accepted Answer

A senior-level manager with many major accomplishments is likely to have a longer résumé to detail their extensive experience and achievements.

Quiz 15: The Job Search and Résumés