Question 1

Because your résumé is probably the most important document you will ever write, you should

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A)  enhance your job titles to make your résumé more impressive.
B)  include ample use of the personal pronoun I to make it more personal.
C)  consider having a knowledgeable friend or relative proofread it.
D)  use a professional résumé service to prepare your résumé.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is considered unethical on a résumé?

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A)  Misrepresenting a job title to make it sound more important
B)  Extending employment dates to avoid showing periods of unemployment
C)  Making your job duties sound more impressive and responsible than they really were
D)  All answer choices are unethical.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

An applicant tracking systems (ATS) is most likely to select your résumé if it focuses on

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A)  verbs.
B)  nouns.
C)  adjectives.
D)  dates.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Opinions on the use of a career objective are mixed. Which of the following is the best reason for candidates to add a career objective to their résumés?

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A)  An objective shows flexibility and indicates that a candidate is adaptable and willing to change to suit the employer's needs.
B)  The primary goal of an objective is to make the recruiter's life easier by quickly classifying the résumé, which means the applicant is more likely to be hired.
C)  An objective can rapidly disqualify a candidate if the stated objective does not match a company's job description.
D)  An objective can tell the prospective employer that this candidate is sure about what he or she wants to do.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

You can make your cover message more appealing by addressing it specifically to the Human Resources Department or Hiring Manager .

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The purpose of a cover message is to secure a job interview.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Personal ____________________ involves deciding what makes you special and desirable in the job market.

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The answer of Personal ____________________ involves deciding what makes you...

Question 8

What kind of résumé uses colorful charts, graphics, and time lines to illustrate a candidate's work history and experience?

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A)  Chronological résumé
B)  Video résumé
C)  Infographic résumé
D)  Plain-text résuméE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

On average in the U.S., how many employers will employees between the ages of 18 and 38 have over the course of their careers?

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A)  3
B)  7
C)  10
D)  20E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

When creating a plain-text résumé,

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A)  use white space or a line of hyphens or equal signs to separate sections.
B)  add page breaks, sections breaks, tabs, and tables to emphasize important information.
C)  use bullets to enhance the readability of your résumé.
D)  add lots of images, designs, and colors for visual impact.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

One advantage of creating a résumé on  LinkedIn is that you can expand the description of your skills and qualifications.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements describing employment achievements would be most effective on a résumé?

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A)  Directed work flow and scheduling for emergency room personnel
B)  Performed preventative maintenance on production equipment
C)  Achieved 125 percent of production goal for three consecutive quarters
D)  Knowledgeable in a variety of production processes and Just-in-Time theoriesE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which statement about open and hidden job markets is most accurate?​

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A)  More jobs are secured through the open job market than through the hidden job market.
B)  ​The open job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed.
C)  ​Most job seekers start searching for jobs using the hidden job market.
D)  ​The hidden job market refers to those jobs that are filled through illegal or unethical tactics.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of these is the best tip for organizing the parts of a résumé?

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A)  Place your most important qualifications last so that they will be remembered.
B)  Use as many headings as needed to present your experiences and skills.
C)  Emphasize your skills and achievements aimed at a particular job or company.
D)  Always place the education section before the work experience section.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

I hope to hear from you soon is an effective closing for a cover message.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The first step in a job search is selecting an appropriate résumé format.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Once your résumé is submitted to a company, the first reader of it may be a computer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements about personal data on a résumé is most accurate?

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A)  Résumés should include an individual's birth date, marital status, height, weight, national origin, health, disabilities, and religious affiliation.
B)  Smart job seekers do not include hobbies or interests on their résumés because they know that recruiters cannot legally inquire about such information.
C)  Résumés in the United States should omit personal data.
D)  All answer choices reflect accurate statements about the inclusion of personal data on a résumé.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

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

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A)  An entry-level position in the marketing area with a possibility of promotion
B)  A challenging job at an organization that raises the bar in data security
C)  Serving as a team player in a company where independent thinking is a top priority
D)  An accounting position in which 10 years' experience and a license as a CPA will allow me to assist your company with payroll, employee benefits, and governmental tax and records reportingE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

A(n)____________________ of qualifications, which identifies your most impressive accomplishments relevant to the position, may appear near the top of your résumé.

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The answer of A(n)____________________ of qualifications, which identifies your most...

Exam 13: The Job Search Resumes in the Digital Age

Which of the following statements describing employment achievements would be most effective on a résumé?

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The first step in a job search is selecting an appropriate résumé format.

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One advantage of creating a résumé on LinkedIn is that you can expand the description of your skills and qualifications.

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Opinions on the use of a career objective are mixed. Which of the following is the best reason for candidates to add a career objective to their résumés?

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A(n)____________________ of qualifications, which identifies your most impressive accomplishments relevant to the position, may appear near the top of your résumé.

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Which of these is the best tip for organizing the parts of a résumé?

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On average in the U.S., how many employers will employees between the ages of 18 and 38 have over the course of their careers?

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You can make your cover message more appealing by addressing it specifically to the Human Resources Department or Hiring Manager .

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An applicant tracking systems (ATS) is most likely to select your résumé if it focuses on

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Because your résumé is probably the most important document you will ever write, you should

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Which of the following statements about personal data on a résumé is most accurate?

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Personal ____________________ involves deciding what makes you special and desirable in the job market.

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

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When creating a plain-text résumé,

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The purpose of a cover message is to secure a job interview.

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Once your résumé is submitted to a company, the first reader of it may be a computer.

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Which of the following is considered unethical on a résumé?

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Which statement about open and hidden job markets is most accurate?​

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What kind of résumé uses colorful charts, graphics, and time lines to illustrate a candidate's work history and experience?

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I hope to hear from you soon is an effective closing for a cover message.

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