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The name and contact information on your résumé should not mention the URL to your personal Web page.

A) True
B) False

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The keywords that describe specific skills,attributes,and experiences an employer is looking for in a candidate are known as ________.


A) adjectives
B) action phrases
C) action verbs
D) verbs
E) nouns

F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

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A functional résumé,sometimes called a skills résumé,emphasizes your skills and capabilities,identifying employers and academic experience in subordinate sections.

A) True
B) False

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Linda has prepared a Microsoft Word document of her résumé and she wants to create a PDF as well.She knows that creating a PDF file is a simple procedure,but she needs the right software,like ________.


A) Adobe Reader
B) Microsoft PDF Reader
C) Google Chrome
D) Apple Reader
E) Adobe Acrobat

F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

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The purpose of a résumé is to list all your skills and abilities and get you the job you want.

A) True
B) False

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Rewrite this résumé according to current guidelines for effective résumé writing.Assume the position being applied for is a marketing analyst for a foreign electric car company trying to enter the U.S.market.Feel free to create some new facts to help create a more effective résumé. Sharon Bueller 859 Marlo Avenue Benton,NJ (504)555-6308 prettybueller@abcmail.com PERSONAL: Married,in good health,5'6",155 lbs.; hobbies include cooking,music,and reading. JOB OBJECTIVE: To obtain a responsible position in market analysis with a good company. Education: MBA degree,University of Louisiana,2001. Graduated with a 3.0 average.Member of the varsity cheer leading squad.President of Helvetica League.Was voted as Miss Congeniality at the county fair. WORK EXPERIENCE McShear Aeronautics ,2004 to now,marketing analyst Responsible for promotional activities.

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Do not include or enclose a photo in résumés,unless it is a ________.


A) PDF
B) printed scannable résumé
C) social media résumé
D) electronic plain-text file
E) résumé intended for an employer

F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

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A qualifications summary ________.


A) offers a brief view of your key qualifications
B) offers a brief recap of your career with the goal of presenting increasing levels of responsibility and performance
C) is a brief introductory statement that precedes your name and contact information
D) identifies either a specific job you want to land or a general career track you would like to pursue
E) presents your educational background in depth, choosing facts that support your professional theme

F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

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Steve is beginning his job search this semester.He is ready with his strategy and is focused on what he needs.Before he takes the plunge,he needs to know which hot-button issues recruiters face.For this,he should ________.


A) check the company website for clues about the recruiting process
B) "listen in" on their professional conversations by reading relevant blogs and publications
C) speak to potential colleagues
D) send a set of questions to the interviewer with his résumé
E) separately arrange to interview his interviewers

F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

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While building a network,which of the following should serve as a guideline?


A) Don't overwhelm others with too many messages or requests.
B) Be as elaborate as you can in all your communication efforts.
C) Help fellow networkers by giving them contact information, even if it is without permission.
D) Email your résumé to all contacts that you find interesting.
E) Don't send thank-you notes because it is too assertive.

F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

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A plain-text version of your résumé is simply a computer file ________.


A) that contains only font formatting, bullet symbols, and colors
B) that cannot be emailed to the recruiter
C) sometimes known as an ASCII text file
D) that cannot be pasted into the application forms on an employer's website
E) usually called scannable résumés

F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

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Which of the following is NOT true regarding résumés?


A) All a résumé can do is get you in the door.
B) In most cases, your résumé needs to make a positive impression within 30 or 45 seconds.
C) The purpose of a résumé is to list all your skills and abilities.
D) If the résumé doesn't contain the right keywords, a human being may never see it.
E) Recruiters don't need that much information about you at the initial screening stage.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Brad,a student in his final semester,is planning to start his job search soon.In order to find the right job,Brad should start thinking like a networker.His first step in building a network should be to start with ________.


A) his classmates
B) contacts at hiring agencies
C) HR managers of organizations
D) LinkedIn users
E) campus recruitment agents

F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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When writing a résumé,in order to handle inexperience,________.


A) mention related volunteer work and membership in professional groups. List relevant course work and internships
B) use the interview process to explain any mitigating circumstances and to emphasize your rehabilitation and commitment to being a law-abiding, trustworthy employee
C) itemize each position held at the firm to show growth within the organization and increasing responsibilities along the way
D) tone down your résumé, focusing exclusively on the experience and skills that relate to the position
E) group a number of short-term jobs of a similar type under a single heading

F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

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The importance of adapting your résumé to your target readers' needs and interests cannot be overstated.Adapting to your readers can mean ________.


A) customizing your résumé, sometimes for each job opening
B) mentioning all your skills and abilities on your résumé
C) make a résumé to get you the job you want
D) generalizing your experience to suit a variety of needs
E) not using any specific terminology

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Which of the following candidates should include a career summary in their résumé?


A) Derrick has just graduated from college and plans to continue a career in nonprofit fund raising, a job he has internship experience with since his freshman year.
B) In his short stint at the organization, Nathan was promoted two times.
C) As an experienced manager, Grover had grown with the company, managing double-digit annual growth in revenue and employees in his division.
D) After all these years as a junior assistant, Chris is finally relieved that he is a junior manager now.
E) After two year, Don is planning to make a transition from being an army man to a corporate executive.

F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

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Rebecca is contemplating setting up an e-portfolio.Which of the following media is suitable for her résumé?


A) traditional paper
B) printed scannable résumé
C) electronic plain-text
D) video
E) audio

F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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In which of the following ways are jobs listed in the work experience section of a chronological résumé?


A) according to the job titles held
B) in a chronological order
C) in alphabetical order of organizations
D) after emphasizing the skills and abilities
E) in a reverse chronological order

F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Which of the following is an active statement for a résumé?


A) Responsible for customer communication.
B) Implemented an efficient software application in the sales department.
C) Solved the highest number of customer complaints in the department.
D) Proven track record of success with strong work ethics.
E) Member of the student organization that addressed academic issues.

F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

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________ is the process of making informal connections with mutually beneficial business contacts.


A) Networking
B) Soliciting
C) Temping
D) Coaching
E) Recruiting

F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

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