Question 1

Electronic job searches are popular with human resource departments because

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A)  the search costs are lower than traditional methods.
B)  job candidates are more anonymous.
C)  jobs can be filled more quickly.
D)  interviews are unnecessary.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Including complete information about your references on a résumé

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A)  is necessary, since employers check references before scheduling interviews.
B)  is optional, since a list of references can typically be provided after a successful interview.
C)  is inappropriate, because the list takes up needed space.
D)  is illegal since contacting persons for recommendations before an interview is an invasion of privacy.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

A job applicant need no longer be concerned about the possibility of gender discrimination in employment,since it has been illegal for decades.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

To accommodate different employers' preferences for the presentation and delivery of résumés,a person should prepare

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A)  a paper résumé.
B)  an electronic résumé.
C)  a computer scannable résumé.
D)  all of the above.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Daphne is applying for a job as an interior designer and would like to supplement her standard résumé with illustrations of projects she has completed; she should prepare a professional portfolio.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the three versions of your resume that you will need to accommodate various employers' preferences for the presentation and delivery.

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1.Enhanced resume printed on paper to ma...

Question 7

List five sources for finding prospective employers; give one advantage and one disadvantage of each source.

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Select any five of the following:
Printe...

Question 8

A letter of application should be biographical and trace the accomplishments (education,jobs,etc.)of the applicant in chronological order.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Friends,relatives,and neighbors make good job references because they know the candidate well and can personalize their recommendations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

List three ways to organize a résumé and describe when each résumé is appropriate.

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A résumé can be organized in the followi...

Question 11

Describe three steps in the research phase of a job search.

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1.Gather relevant information for decisi...

Question 12

Chen is searching for a job and has prepared a thorough résumé that includes the customary sections,plus information related to his volunteer work and foreign travel.Including these "extras" has caused his résumé to be two pages in length.What advice would you give him?

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A)  If including the extra information will likely increase his chances of getting an interview, he should leave it in, regardless of whether it takes two pages.
B)  He should cut enough information to keep the résumé length to one page.
C)  He should leave the information in the résumé; just change the margin and font so that it all fits on one page.
D)  Don't worry about length; it is unimportant in résumé design.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Internet recruiting has surpassed newspaper advertising in terms of volume of applicants generated and recruited.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A key to the Container Store's success as a recognized best company to work for is its forthright sharing of financial information with all employees.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following would be the BEST opening sentence for an application letter for a sales trainee job that was advertised on a company website?

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A)  Your job posting for an entry-level salesperson describes my background and education quite accurately.
B)  I believe that my education (I majored in marketing)  and work experience (I worked as a sales clerk the last three summers)  come fairly close to the qualifications that you listed in your job posting for a sporting goods salesperson.
C)  Please consider me a candidate for the sales trainee position you posted on your career opportunities web page.
D)  After reading about the exciting opportunity available at KayStar, I am determined to join this exciting team and desire the chance to convince you that my educational background, leadership abilities, and internship experience qualify me for a sales position with your firm.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

When preparing a scannable résumé,it is advisable for the applicant to use creative formats that simulate catalogs or newspaper columns to set the résumé apart visually from many others that will be received.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Management of the Container Store feels that open sharing of information with its employees

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A)  far outweighs the disadvantages of information getting into the wrong hands.
B)  is not possible due to keen competition.
C)  causes information overload for employees.
D)  is possible only within the upper ranks of the company.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Both paper and electronic résumés should be accompanied by an application message or cover letter.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An effective résumé summarizes the career-related strengths and weaknesses of the job applicant.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which statement is most accurate as describing discrimination in employment?

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A)  Discrimination on the bases of race, gender, age, etc.has been illegal for nearly 50 years and need no longer be a major concern for job candidates.
B)  Although discrimination on the bases of race, gender, age, etc.is illegal, it still occurs; thus, the responsible job candidate will take reasonable steps to eliminate personal information and behaviors that could lead to discrimination.
C)  Discrimination on the bases of race, gender, age, etc.can never be eliminated; job candidates can expect it to be an inherent part of the employment process.
D)  Discrimination on the bases of race, gender, age, etc.has never been a concern if the candidate is qualified.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 13: Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

A key to the Container Store's success as a recognized best company to work for is its forthright sharing of financial information with all employees.

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Friends,relatives,and neighbors make good job references because they know the candidate well and can personalize their recommendations.

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A letter of application should be biographical and trace the accomplishments (education,jobs,etc.)of the applicant in chronological order.

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Internet recruiting has surpassed newspaper advertising in terms of volume of applicants generated and recruited.

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Which of the following would be the BEST opening sentence for an application letter for a sales trainee job that was advertised on a company website?

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Daphne is applying for a job as an interior designer and would like to supplement her standard résumé with illustrations of projects she has completed; she should prepare a professional portfolio.

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Chen is searching for a job and has prepared a thorough résumé that includes the customary sections,plus information related to his volunteer work and foreign travel.Including these "extras" has caused his résumé to be two pages in length.What advice would you give him?

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An effective résumé summarizes the career-related strengths and weaknesses of the job applicant.

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Describe three steps in the research phase of a job search.

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A job applicant need no longer be concerned about the possibility of gender discrimination in employment,since it has been illegal for decades.

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List three ways to organize a résumé and describe when each résumé is appropriate.

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Which statement is most accurate as describing discrimination in employment?

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To accommodate different employers' preferences for the presentation and delivery of résumés,a person should prepare

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Management of the Container Store feels that open sharing of information with its employees

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Describe the three versions of your resume that you will need to accommodate various employers' preferences for the presentation and delivery.

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Including complete information about your references on a résumé

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List five sources for finding prospective employers; give one advantage and one disadvantage of each source.

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When preparing a scannable résumé,it is advisable for the applicant to use creative formats that simulate catalogs or newspaper columns to set the résumé apart visually from many others that will be received.

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Both paper and electronic résumés should be accompanied by an application message or cover letter.

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Electronic job searches are popular with human resource departments because

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