Question 1

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

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A)   Twitter
B)   Monster
C)   CollegeGrad
D)   LinkedInE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is the best advice to follow for a cover message accompanying a résumé sent by e-mail or fax?

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A)   Take the time to prepare a customized cover message to accompany your résumé sent electronically.
B)   Send your cover message separately from a faxed or e-mailed résumé.
C)   Shorten your e-mail or fax cover message to a brief statement such as Please consider the attached résumé for your opening.
D)   Skip the cover message entirely because the fax or e-mail includes your name.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An important step in the job-search process is building a brand for yourself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Because job competition is stiff, you must have a customized résumé. Having a customized résumé means that you

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A)   prepare a special résumé for every position you want.
B)   add pictures, color, and other graphics on the résumé.
C)   hire a professional résumé preparation company to review and refine your basic résumé and then "dress it up."
D)   include your personal information such as height, weight, and ethnicity.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the ____________________ of your cover message, you should promote your qualifications for the position.

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The answer of In the ____________________ of your cover message,...

Question 8

The most important reason to prepare an e-portfolio is that it shows off your talents and qualifications more thoroughly than a print résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

To conduct a safe job search online, you should post your information privately and limit your personal information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which statement represents the best advice on the use of references?

Accepted Answer

A)   Include a list of references directly on the résumé.
B)   Do not include personal or character references.
C)   Remember that companies generally check references before a job interview to learn about a candidate in advance.
D)   Be sure to add the statement References furnished upon request at the bottom of your résumé.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Another name for a video résumé is an infographic résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The best way to find a job online is at a company's own website.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following is the best tip for creating a successful cover message?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use different paper colors and paper types for your résumé and cover message to create a strong visual impact.
B)   Make activities and outcomes, not yourself, the subject of sentences to reduce overuse of "I."
C)   Use a creative letter style to surprise the reader and make a big impact.
D)   Keep the focus on your skills and traits through frequent use of "I" statements.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following tips will best help you protect yourself when posting at online job boards?

Accepted Answer

A)   Respond only to "blind" job postings.
B)   Post your résumé on any online site to increase your employment opportunities.
C)   Post your résumé only on sites that charge a fee.
D)   Consider omitting your home address and home phone number.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

More jobs are found through referrals and person-to-person contacts than through any other method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The ____________________ job market consists of jobs that are not announced or advertised.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ job market consists of jobs...

Question 19

The Internet has changed the way individuals search for jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Competent in creation of multimedia presentations
B)   Mastered QuickBooks Pro accounting software in 20 hours with minimal instruction
C)   Ability to develop innovative and interactive Web pages
D)   Adaptable to changing work environmentsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 13: the Job Search and Resumes in the Digital Age

Because job competition is stiff, you must have a customized résumé. Having a customized résumé means that you

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

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To conduct a safe job search online, you should post your information privately and limit your personal information.

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

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

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Another name for a video résumé is an infographic résumé.

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Which of the following is the best advice to follow for a cover message accompanying a résumé sent by e-mail or fax?

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In the ____________________ of your cover message, you should promote your qualifications for the position.

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The Internet has changed the way individuals search for jobs.

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Which of the following is the best tip for creating a successful cover message?

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The best way to find a job online is at a company's own website.

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Which of the following tips will best help you protect yourself when posting at online job boards?

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The most important reason to prepare an e-portfolio is that it shows off your talents and qualifications more thoroughly than a print résumé.

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

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The ____________________ job market consists of jobs that are not announced or advertised.

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

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Which statement represents the best advice on the use of references?

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An important step in the job-search process is building a brand for yourself.

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More jobs are found through referrals and person-to-person contacts than through any other method.

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