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

Which of the following tips will help you protect your privacy and safeguard your personal data when posting to online job boards?

Consider omitting your home address and home phone number.

Respond only to 'blind' job postings.

Post your résumé on any online site to increase your employment opportunities.

Post your résumé only on sites that charge a fee.

To help you develop your personal network, you should develop a contact list of anyone who would be willing to talk with you about finding a job, make contacts with people in person and online, and _______.

wait for your contacts to contact you about potential job openings

do not initiate additional communication with your contacts because it would be too pushy

use only online resources to help you connect with others.

Many job candidates use LinkedIn to research companies, receive job alerts, and _______.

expand their personal and professional networks

find out the number of people who have applied for a job

All of the following are ways you can develop a personal brand: preparing a brief speech that describes who you are and what problems your skills can solve, creating an individual tagline that separates you from other candidates, and _______.

distributing business cards whenever you have an opportunity

showing how you are similar to other job candidates

emailing all of your contacts a five-minute multimedia presentation that profiles your skills and experience

creating an attractive résumé

Which of the following is the best advice about résumé length?

Because recruiters and hiring managers want to know your skills, make it as long as needed to sell yourself.

Because recruiters are busy, keep it to one page.

Because recruiters interview applicants with two-page résumés, make it two pages.

Because experts are divided between one- or two-page résumé length, make your résumé a page and a half.

Which approach to organizing parts of your résumé will help to strategically profile your skills and experiences?

Emphasize your skills and achievements aimed at a particular job or company.

Place your most important qualifications last so that they will be remembered.

Use as many headings as needed to present your experiences and skills.

Always place the education section before the work experience section.

The advantages of building a LinkedIn résumé to have in addition to your print résumé are that you can expand the description of your skills and qualifications, add media such as images, hyperlinks, and more, and _______.

you can use I to tell your story more personally

you don’t have to worry about proofreading your résumé because errors don’t matter in an online format

you can upload personal photos as you would with Facebook or Instagram

you can save money by not printing your résumé on paper

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?

An objective can tell the prospective employer that this candidate is sure about what he or she wants to do.

An objective shows flexibility and indicates that a candidate is adaptable and willing to change to suit the employer's needs.

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.

An objective can rapidly disqualify a candidate if the stated objective does not match a company's job description.

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

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

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

Which statement accurately describes the summary of qualifications portion of a résumé?

Smart job seekers add a summary of their most impressive qualifications to their résumés to save the time of recruiters and hiring managers.

Recruiters and hiring managers dislike the summary of qualifications section because it adds reading time.

The summary of qualifications usually appears at the end of a résumé to provide a strong closing.

The summary of qualifications section is typically one or two concise paragraphs.

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

include relevant seminars attended and workshops completed

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

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

specify your high school and college GPAs

Which of these résumé tips is correct?

Improve the visual impact of your résumé by placing your employment achievements and relevant job duties in an easy-to-read bulleted list.

Don't list awards and honors on a résumé; if you list them, you will appear to be bragging.

Omit school and community activities from your résumé because they are unrelated to your work experience.

Include your personal information (height, weight, and marital status) to give a potential employer a complete picture.

Which of the following statements is an example of quantifying an achievement on a résumé?

Achieved 125 percent of production goal for three consecutive quarters

Directed workflow and scheduling for emergency room personnel

Performed preventative maintenance on production equipment

Knowledgeable in a variety of production processes and Just-in-Time theories

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

Mastered QuickBooks Pro accounting software in 20 hours with minimal instruction

Competent in creation of multimedia presentations

Ability to develop innovative and interactive Web pages

Adaptable to changing work environments

Which of the following statements about personal data on a résumé should you follow?

Résumés in the United States should omit personal data.

Résumés should include an individual's birth date, marital status, height, weight, national origin, health, disabilities, and religious affiliation.

Smart job seekers do not include hobbies or interests on their résumés because they know that recruiters cannot legally inquire about such information.

Résumés in the United States should include a personal photo to show what you look like.

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

Do not include personal or character references.

Include a list of references directly on the résumé.

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.

In considering ethical issues regarding résumés, which of the following practices is acceptable?

Putting the GPA for your major courses only (for example 3.6/4.0 in major) when your actual GPA is not stellar

Misrepresenting a job title to make it sound more important

Extending employment dates to avoid showing periods of unemployment

Making your job duties sound more impressive and responsible than they really were

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

consider having a knowledgeable friend or relative proofread it

enhance your job titles to make your résumé more impressive

include ample use of the personal pronoun I to make it more personal

use a professional résumé service to prepare your résumé

Some of today's employers often use applicant tracking software to sort and evaluate résumés. Which of these steps will maximize the 'hits' your résumé receives from this kind of software?

Focus on nouns that describe your skills and qualifications.

Describe your experience, education, and qualifications in general terms.

Avoid abbreviations and acronyms, especially those related to the job title.

Include a keyword summary that highlights your qualifications and experiences.

An e-portfolio is _______.

a collection of digital files that can be accessed with the use of menus and hyperlinks

an electronic copy of a résumé recorded on a CD or flash drive

the addition of work samples and personal information as an attachment to an embedded résumé

the name given to résumés posted on job-search websites such as Monster.com

Which of the following statements about video résumés is correct?

They allow candidates to demonstrate their public speaking, interpersonal, and technical skills more impressively than in print résumés.

They are appropriate for all professional fields.

They should be at least 15 minutes in length to showcase a candidate's background and skills.

They require expensive high-quality equipment to make.

Why do some employers prefer to receive résumé information submitted in a plain-text format?

The plain text format helps to avoid possible e-mail viruses.

They want to save money on printing, and plain text résumés use less ink.

Some employers find the extra formatting on résumés distracting.

They want all of the résumés to be in the same format so that they are all treated the same.

Which of the following statements about plain-text résumés is correct?

A plain-text format is widely used for posting to online job boards and for applying by e-mail.

Plain-text résumés are in high demand for electronic applications because recruiters and employers no longer ask candidates to send application materials by postal mail.

Plain-text résumés will look exactly like the original and cannot be altered without Adobe Acrobat and other conversion software.

A plain-text résumé enables a job candidate to present their experiences, qualifications, and interests in video form.

When creating a plain-text résumé, you should _______.

use white space or a line of hyphens or equal signs to separate sections

add tabs and tables to emphasize important information

use bullets to enhance the readability of your résumé

add lots of images, designs, and colors for visual impact

The purpose of a cover message is to _______.

showcase an applicant's command of the English language

repeat the information presented on the résumé

The biggest error job seekers make when writing a cover message is _______.

misspelling the receiver's name or the company's name

forgetting to enclose their résumé

If you cannot find the name of a person to address your cover message to, which of the following is a recommended alternative?

A descriptive subject line such as Marketing Specialist Position

The phrase To Whom It May Concern

In the opening of an unsolicited cover message, you should aim to be more persuasive by demonstrating knowledge of the reader's business and _______.

showing how your specific skills will benefit the company

telling them the salary you would like to earn

specifying the type of position you're seeking

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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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The emphasis of today's job search is on the needs of the employer.

Today's job searchers should create a universal résumé that can be used for every job for which they apply.

Career paths for employees are now linear; that is, employees can expect to remain in the same position throughout their employment years.

Jobs are long lasting; therefore, today's employees will need little relearning and retraining.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The primary route to hiring today continues to be ________.

a well-crafted résumé

detailed cover messages

personal networking

strong interview follow-up messages

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following would help an individual assess his or her employment qualifications?

Do I speak, write, or understand another language?

How would you describe the perfect job, boss, and coworkers?

Would you like to work for someone else or be your own boss?

Do you enjoy working with people, data, or things?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On average in the United States, how many jobs will individuals between the ages of 28 and 52 have over the course of their careers?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement about open and hidden job markets is correct?

More jobs are secured through the open job market than through the hidden job market.

The open job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed.

Most job seekers start searching for jobs using the hidden job market.

The hidden job market refers to those jobs that are filled through illegal or unethical tactics.

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Unit 13 MC

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

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

The primary route to hiring today continues to be ________.

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

Which of the following would help an individual assess his or her employment qualifications?

On average in the United States, how many jobs will individuals between the ages of 28 and 52 have over the course of their careers?

Which statement about open and hidden job markets is correct?

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?

Which online source is used most for job searching and recruiting?

Which of the following tips will help you protect your privacy and safeguard your personal data when posting to online job boards?

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