BTT TOAN 10

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.

The primary route to hiring today continues to be

• a well-crafted résumé

• detailed cover messages

• personal networking

• strong interview follow-up messages

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?​ (a)  

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

A 30-second pitch describing who you are and what you can offer to a company or industry is called a(n) ​ ​ (a)  

The most popular résumé format is the ​ (a)  

You are just graduating from college and have little employment experience. Which résumé style would help you emphasize your skills?

• Chronological résumé

• Video résumé

• Functional résumé

• Infographic résumé

Which of the following is the best advice about résumé length

• Because recruiters are busy, keep it to one page.

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

• 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 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