45) If you’re thinking about using a functional résumé to support your job search, remember that
many employers
A) are suspicious of them.
B) strongly prefer them to chronological résumés.
C) view them as a sign of strong communication skills.
D) don’t know what they are.
E) prefer a CV or a traditional résumé.
46) If you are just graduating from college and have little or no professional experience
A) a traditional chronological résumé is your only option.
B) a functional résumé is your only option.
C) your chronological résumé should probably list educational qualifications first.
D) your résumé can be written in a casual, informal tone.
E) your résumé should focus on your career goals instead of your skills.
47) If you are planning a career change and want to deemphasize lengthy unemployment or lack
of career progress, the best organizational plan for your résumé would be
A) chronological.
B) functional.
C) targeted.
D) indirect.
E) persuasive.
48) A type of résumé that emphasizes a candidate’s skills and accomplishments while also
including a complete job history is termed
A) a chronological résumé.
B) a functional résumé.
C) a combination résumé.
D) an indirect résumé.
E) a targeted résumé.
49) The most common organization for a résumé is
A) functional.
B) retrospective.
C) chronological.
D) organic.
E) combination.
50) A functional résumé emphasizes your
A) career gaps.
B) workplace experience.
C) skills and capabilities.
D) progress through career opportunities.
E) education.
51) A(n) ________ includes key features of the chronological and functional approaches.
A) hybrid résumé
B) mash-up résumé
C) combination résumé
D) indirect résumé
E) traditional résumé
52) Showing up a few minutes late to an interview sends a strong message that you are a busy
person.
53) A combination résumé combines descriptions of your education and employment
background.
54) A functional résumé is structured around a list of skills and abilities and focuses on the
person’s areas of competence.
55) The purpose of a résumé is to get an employer interested in interviewing the candidate.
56) The more good information a candidate presents about themselves in the résumé, the better,
so list all skills and abilities.
57) Networking involves more than contacting powerful people and asking them for a job.
58) Identify seven common areas of concern in résumés, and how to address them.
59) Discuss four fallacies about the purpose of a résumé and discuss what the résumé really can
do for a candidate.
60) List and describe the three methods for organizing a résumé along with the advantages and
disadvantages of each one.
61) Should you use the word “I” in your résumé? Why or why not?
62) How can you adapt your résumé to show you are a good fit for a specific job?
A) Include as many bulleted keywords as possible
B) Write the résumé using applicant tracking software
C) Use the same terminology as the employer
D) Include a link to social media sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook
E) Explain career goals in a “Career Objective” section of the résumé
63) Which of the following is used to analyze the content of résumés in order to find candidates
that match the job description?
A) Networks
B) Job posting boards
C) Functional résumé skills
D) Applicant tracking systems
E) Application letters
64) Which of the following should be incorporated into a résumé to quantify your claims?
A) Concrete proof
B) Action verbs
C) Accomplishments
D) A summary
E) Examples of industry knowledge
65) Which of the following should be included to quickly show the reader what you can deliver
to the organization?
A) Qualifications summary
B) Career objective
C) Action verbs
D) Career summary
E) Essential keywords
66) In which order should jobs be listed in the résumé?
A) Chronological order
B) The job that most closely relates to the position being sought first
C) Reverse chronological order
D) Full-time jobs first
E) The job held the longest first
67) Which of the following personal data should be included in the résumé when applying to
U.S. companies?
A) Age
B) National origin
C) Salary history
D) Email address
E) Reasons for leaving jobs
68) The best way to handle frequent job changes on a résumé is to
A) avoid any mention of a job you held for less than a year.
B) group similar jobs under a single heading.
C) provide a detailed explanation of each one.
D) leave dates off the résumé.
E) indicate the reason for leaving after each position.
69) When you’re preparing an introductory statement for your résumé, all of the following
EXCEPT ________ can be a good choice.
A) a career objective
B) a qualifications summary
C) a personal preferences statement
D) a career summary
70) According to your textbook, the least desirable way to include keywords in your résumé is in
A) an introductory statement.
B) a standalone keyword summary.
C) the work history section.
D) the education section.
E) a volunteer work section.
71) You can use a ________ to recap your career, with a focus on your increasing levels of
responsibility and performance.
A) career objective
B) qualifications summary
C) career summary
D) key activity matrix
E) list of classes taken during college
72) Which of the following would be the best wording to use on a résumé?
A) “I was in charge of a staff of six employees.”
B) “I supervised a full staff of six employees.”
C) “Was in charge of entire departmental staff.”
D) “Supervised staff of six employees.”
E) I led a staff of six employees.”
73) When you’re selecting keywords to include your résumé, you should
A) never use more than three of them at one time.
B) incorporate them into your introductory statement and other sections.
C) place all of them in a keyword summary at the end of the résumé.
D) choose strong verbs and colorful adjectives.
E) use industry jargon and buzzwords.
74) If you choose not to list your GPA in the “Education” section of your résumé
A) most employers will not consider you for an interview.
B) employers will generally respect you for being modest and not boasting about your record.
C) you should be prepared to answer questions about it during the interview.
D) you should always state it in your application letter.
E) you should include a list of classes taken.
75) When you describe your work experience on your résumé, you should
A) start with your most recent job and work back chronologically.
B) describe one or two jobs in detail so that employers get an idea of your work ethic.
C) list only full-time positions.
D) try to come up with fancier titles for the jobs you’ve held.
E) use the same amount of space for each job held.
76) In describing activities and achievements on your résumé, you should
A) use mild exaggerations—everyone else does, so you’ll be at an unfair disadvantage if you
don’t.
B) include information that makes you a more attractive job candidate.
C) use significant amounts of jargon and technical terms.
D) leave out any awards you’ve won unless they are specifically relevant to your current career
objective.
E) emphasize those that were most important to you.
77) Do not include items on your résumé that could encourage discrimination, such as
A) home address.
B) previous job titles.
C) sexual orientation.
D) military service.
E) desired salary.
78) Putting “References available upon request” at the end of your résumé is
A) not necessary since the availability of references is usually assumed.
B) standard practice, and most employers will expect to see it.
C) less effective than listing the names and contact information for all references, even if the
employer has not requested them.
D) necessary only when applying for government positions.
E) not necessary, but expected.
79) Military service relevant to the position you’re seeking should be listed in the ________
section of your résumé.
A) Volunteer
B) Additional information
C) Education or Work Experience
D) Keyword
E) Application letter
80) If you decide to include a career objective in your résumé, present it a way that relates your
qualifications to
A) as many jobs as possible.
B) the employer’s needs.
C) your personal needs and desires.
D) your relationship to the global community.
81) If you know that a human being will read your résumé, ________ to catch that person’s
attention.
A) use first-person pronouns
B) use machine-searchable keywords
C) write complete sentences in the passive voice
D) use short, crisp phrases that start with action verbs
E) use color and interesting fonts
82) Including a ________ on a résumé allows you to present a brief overview of your
qualifications.
A) statement of objectives
B) summary of qualifications
C) paradigm of possibilities
D) diagram of experiences
83) Because recruiters typically skim a résumé for essential information, produce your résumé
with
A) a casual, nonlinear design.
B) a clean, professional-looking design.
C) a colorful, sparkling design.
D) a dense, information-intensive design.
E) strong, well-written paragraphs
84) Community service activities should be listed in the ________ section of your résumé.
A) miscellaneous
B) activities and achievements
C) educational background
D) work experience
E) skills and accomplishments
85) As a general rule, if you have fewer than five years of professional experience
A) limit an executive-level résumé to one page in length.
B) limit a conventional résumé to one page in length.
C) restrict a highly technical résumé to one page in length.
D) use one page to highlight personal information and one page to highlight skills and
experience.
E) bold skills that fit the job so they stand out more.
86) When you’re choosing a design strategy for your résumé, keep
A) your audience in mind.
B) your goals in mind.
C) your resources in mind.
D) all of the above.