Review Chapter 14 + 15

The primary route to hiring today continues to be ________.

• a well-crafted résumé

• detailed cover messages

• personal networking

• strong interview follow-up messages

The first step in the job-search process is to _______.

• prepare a résumé

• contact professional and personal references

• analyze individual interests and goals and evaluate personal qualifications

• purchase appropriate interview clothing

Which of the following statements about today's job market is correct?

• Today's job market remains stable and remarkably similar to the job market ten years ago.

• Personal networking and referrals continue to be the primary route to hiring.

• Despite its popularity, the Internet has not affected the way in which individuals search for jobs.

• Job candidates should avoid using job boards, search engines, and social networks to hunt for jobs

Kendra is searching for a job and wants to use electronic sources. Which of the following will probably be her best source of online job listings?

• Big job boards such as Monster and CareerBuilder

• Specific company websites

• Her college website job board

• Niche websites

Which of the following is an example of a niche website?

• Advance Healthcare Network

• LinkedIn

• Twitter

• CareerBuilder

In the education section of your résumé, you should _______.

• list all college courses that you have taken to give the employer a complete picture

• include relevant seminars attended and workshops completed

• list only colleges where you have completed a degree or certificate program

• specify your high school and college GPAs

You should work to minimize the use of I in a cover message.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of a well-written career objective for a résumé?

• An entry-level position in the marketing area with a possibility of promotion

• A challenging job at an organization that raises the bar in data security

• Serving as a team player in a company where independent thinking is a top priority

• An accounting position in which ten years' experience and a license as a CPA will allow me to assist your company with payroll, employee benefits, and governmental tax and records reporting

Which of the following statements regarding the use of references on your résumé should you follow?

• Include a list of references directly on the résumé.

• Do not include personal or character references.

• Remember that companies generally check references before a job interview to learn about a candidate in advance.

• Be sure to add the statement References furnished upon request at the bottom of your résumé.

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

• verbs

• nouns

• adjectives

• dates