Question 1

Which of the following is considered unethical on a résumé?

Accepted Answer

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 of these choicesE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Prepare a(n)____________________ résumé that can be read by automated applicant-tracking software.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Prepare a(n)____________________ résumé that can be read...

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a niche employment Web site?

Accepted Answer

A)   CollegeGrad.com
B)   Accountemps.com
C)   Craigslist.com
D)   Facebook.comE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

If an employment position has been announced and applicants are being solicited, you can write your cover letter using a direct approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Evani will be using the Web during her job search and wants to make sure her search is safe and effective.What should she do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Look for sites that charge a fee to post a résumé because these sites are generally more reputable
B)   Post her résumé on as many sites as possible so that more employers will have access to her information
C)   Renew her résumé postings every 14 days
D)   Evani should do all of these.E) None of the above
F) All of the above C

Question 6

The best opening for a solicited cover letter is

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A)   Please consider this letter an application for the payroll manager position.
B)   I am interested in applying for the payroll manager position.
C)   Beneva Schulte of your accounting department suggested that I apply for the payroll manager position that is currently vacant.
D)   I happened to run across your online ad for a payroll manager position and would like to apply.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Ildiko is starting a new job search.What is the best advice you can give her about preparing her résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)   Save time by preparing an all-purpose résumé that can be used to apply for any position.
B)   Prepare a functional résumé because this is the style that recruiters prefer.
C)   Prepare a customized résumé for every position she applies for.
D)   Make sure that her résumé is no longer than one page.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

When preparing your customized résumé,

Accepted Answer

A)   begin with your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
B)   always include a specific career objective.
C)   place the most important information last where it can leave a lasting impression.
D)   All of these choices.E) None of the above
F) B) and D) A

Question 9

Which of the following statements about the work experience section of a résumé is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   List only jobs that you think will help you win the targeted position.
B)   Place your work history in chronological order by date.
C)   Always place the work experience section after the education section.
D)   Place your employment achievements and job duties in paragraph format.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

What is the biggest mistake job seekers make when writing cover letters?

Accepted Answer

A)   Making them too long
B)   Printing them on low-quality paper
C)   Making them sound too generic
D)   Not referring to an enclosed résuméE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

A(n)____________________ is a collection of digitized materials that provides viewers with a snapshot of a candidate's performance, talents, and accomplishments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a collection of digitized materials...

Question 12

Job seekers should ask themselves questions such as Would I rather work for a large or small company? or How important are working environment, colleagues, and job stimulation? to identify their interests and goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements about job duties will be most effective on a résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)   Responsible for daily account reconciliation
B)   Reconciled general ledger accounts daily
C)   Reconciled general ledger accounts daily with 100 percent accuracy
D)   Responsible for reconciling general ledger accounts dailyE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Manuel is looking for his first job after graduating from college.Where will he most likely find a position?

Accepted Answer

A)   With a Fortune 500 company
B)   With a nonprofit organization
C)   With a small company
D)   With an international multinational corporationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

____________________ résumés highlight a job candidate's accomplishments and skills rather than focusing on past employment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ résumés highlight a job candidate's accomplishments...

Question 16

Proofread your résumé carefully, but realize that it's okay to have one or two spelling or grammatical errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which is the best statement to include in the body of a cover letter?

Accepted Answer

A)   I have completed courses in cost accounting, auditing, and financial statement analysis.
B)   I have excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
C)   In my certificate program, I have learned the listening, conflict resolution, and communication skills that will make me immediately effective as one of your customer service reps.
D)   I am the perfect person to hire for this position.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Successfully managed a marketing department that achieved its sales goals all four quarters of the past fiscal year.The preceding expression uses an action verb.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Use expressions such as I hope in the closing of your cover letter to sound polite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Competent in development of innovative and interactive Web pages
B)   Developed innovative and interactive Web pages that increased traffic by 150 percent
C)   Ability to develop innovative and interactive Web pages
D)   Able to adapt quickly to changing work environmentsE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Exam 15: The Job Search, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Which of the following is considered unethical on a résumé?

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Prepare a(n)____________________ résumé that can be read by automated applicant-tracking software.

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Which of the following is an example of a niche employment Web site?

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If an employment position has been announced and applicants are being solicited, you can write your cover letter using a direct approach.

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Evani will be using the Web during her job search and wants to make sure her search is safe and effective.What should she do?

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The best opening for a solicited cover letter is

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Ildiko is starting a new job search.What is the best advice you can give her about preparing her résumé?

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When preparing your customized résumé,

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Which of the following statements about the work experience section of a résumé is most accurate?

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What is the biggest mistake job seekers make when writing cover letters?

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A(n)____________________ is a collection of digitized materials that provides viewers with a snapshot of a candidate's performance, talents, and accomplishments.

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Job seekers should ask themselves questions such as Would I rather work for a large or small company? or How important are working environment, colleagues, and job stimulation? to identify their interests and goals.

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Which of the following statements about job duties will be most effective on a résumé?

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Manuel is looking for his first job after graduating from college.Where will he most likely find a position?

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____________________ résumés highlight a job candidate's accomplishments and skills rather than focusing on past employment.

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Proofread your résumé carefully, but realize that it's okay to have one or two spelling or grammatical errors.

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Which is the best statement to include in the body of a cover letter?

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Successfully managed a marketing department that achieved its sales goals all four quarters of the past fiscal year.The preceding expression uses an action verb.

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Use expressions such as I hope in the closing of your cover letter to sound polite.

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

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