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86) An online résumé
A) consists of a PDF version of a traditional chronological résumé and a cover letter.
B) lets jobseekers use multimedia to expand on the information in a basic résumé.
C) requires a paid subscription to an online hosting service or social networking site.
D) will not be well received outside of technology-related fields.
E) is cumbersome and time consuming to update.
in which you can produce a résumé.
AACSB: Information technology
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Explain how to plan, write and complete a résumé and an application letter
87) The most common file format for uploading résumés directly to websites such as
Monster.com is
A) WordPerfect.
B) PDF.
C) Microsoft Word.
D) Microsoft Publisher.
E) HTML.
in which you can produce a résumé.
AACSB: Information technology
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Explain how to plan, write and complete a résumé and an application letter
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88) When mailing a résumé, it is a good idea to
A) have it delivered via Priority Mail in a cardboard mailer.
B) use a standard white #10 envelope.
C) pay to have it delivered the next day.
D) use a large craft envelope.
E) use a tube mailer so you do not have to fold it.
in which you can produce a résumé.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Explain how to plan, write and complete a résumé and an application letter
89) When emailing your résumé to a prospective employer, you should
A) always send it as a Microsoft Word attachment.
B) make it less formal than you would for other formats.
C) include in the subject line the reference number or job ad number.
D) use lots of colors to make your résumé stand out.
E) use a subject line that will grab attention, such as “This is the one.”
in which you can produce a résumé.
AACSB: Information technology
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Explain how to plan, write and complete a résumé and an application letter
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90) A scannable résumé differs from the traditional format in that
A) its formatting is more complex.
B) it is printed in all caps.
C) it is printed in boldface type.
D) it always includes a keyword summary.
E) it is printed in an extra-large font.
in which you can produce a résumé.
AACSB: Information technology
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Explain how to plan, write and complete a résumé and an application letter
91) An effective résumé design looks
A) cute and clever.
B) clean and professional.
C) colorful and decorative.
D) trendy and fashion forward.
E) elaborate and congested.
in which you can produce a résumé.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Explain how to plan, write and complete a résumé and an application letter
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92) You should keep ________ of your résumé on hand, in case a prospective employer wants
you to send your résumé in the body of an email message.
A) an RTF version
B) a PDF version
C) an MS word version
D) a Plain-Text version
E) a PowerPoint version
in which you can produce a résumé.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Explain how to plan, write and complete a résumé and an application letter
93) Your online presence is
A) your private property.
B) a career-management tool.
C) only available to your friends.
D) protected by privacy laws.
E) irrelevant to potential employers.
in which you can produce a résumé.
AACSB: Information technology
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Explain how to plan, write and complete a résumé and an application letter
94) Potential employers view your résumé as
A) unrelated to your workplace qualifications.
B) little more than an employment-related document.
C) evidence of your attention to quality and detail.
D) your opportunity to channel your creative spirit.
E) an indication of what they can do to help fulfill you work goals.
in which you can produce a résumé.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Explain how to plan, write and complete a résumé and an application letter
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95) An infographic résumé uses ________ to convey a person’s career development and skill set.
A) storyboarding
B) visual metaphors
C) keyword summaries
D) digital innuendos
E) boilerplate text
in which you can produce a résumé.
AACSB: Information technology
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Explain how to plan, write and complete a résumé and an application letter
96) As a general guideline the length of the résumé should be
A) only long enough to showcase your most important skills.
B) one page for every five years of experience.
C) at least two pages—one for experience and one for keywords and one for keyword search
terms.
D) at least two pages—one for education and experience and one for a list of references.
E) one page if there are several links included to additional information.
in which you can produce a résumé.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Explain how to plan, write and complete a résumé and an application letter
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97) It is acceptable and expected to include photographs if
A) the employer asks for one.
B) you are in a creative design field.
C) the résumé is a social media résumé and is not being submitted to one employer.
D) the résumé is being submitted online.
E) the résumé also includes infographics to supplement other parts of the résumé.
in which you can produce a résumé.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Explain how to plan, write and complete a résumé and an application letter
98) List at least seven of the nine most common problems with résumés.
in which you can produce a résumé.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Difficult
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Explain how to plan, write and complete a résumé and an application letter
99) In what ways does a scannable résumé differ from the traditional format?
in which you can produce a résumé.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Difficult
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Explain how to plan, write and complete a résumé and an application letter
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100) With so many opportunities to apply for jobs online, is it still worthwhile to prepare a
traditional paper résumé? Why or why not?
in which you can produce a résumé.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Difficult
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Explain how to plan, write and complete a résumé and an application letter