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48. Choose the best closing sentence for a cover message.
a.
You should schedule my interview on Tuesday, September 7, at 10 a.m.
b.
Please feel free to call me at your earliest convenience.
c.
I hope you contact me soon to set up an interview for the systems analyst position.
d.
To add to your team an experienced systems analyst with proven analytical and troubleshooting skills, call me
at (555) 555-4321 to arrange an interview.
49. Which of the following is the best advice to follow for a cover message accompanying a résumé sent by e-mail or fax?
a.
Take the time to prepare a customized cover message to accompany your résumé sent electronically.
b.
Send your cover message separately from a faxed or e-mailed résumé.
c.
Shorten your e-mail or fax cover message to a brief statement such as Please consider the attached résumé for
your opening.
d.
Skip the cover message entirely because the fax or e-mail includes your name.
50. Which of the following is the best tip for creating a successful cover message?
a.
Use different paper colors and paper types for your résumé and cover message to create a strong visual impact.
b.
Make activities and outcomes, not yourself, the subject of sentences to reduce overuse of "I."
c.
Use a creative letter style to surprise the reader and make a big impact.
d.
Keep the focus on your skills and traits through frequent use of "I" statements.
51. The Internet has changed the way individuals search for jobs.
a.
True
b.
False
52. In today's competitive job market, the emphasis of the job search is on what the applicant wants and needs.
a.
True
b.
False
53. The job-search process begins long before you are ready to prepare your résumé because you must invest time and
effort in self-evaluation.
a.
True
b.
False
54. The first step in a job search is selecting an appropriate résumé format.
a.
True
b.
False
55. You can decide what qualifications you possess and how you can prove them by asking yourself What evidence can I
offer that I am a self-starter or a leader?
a.
True
b.
False
56. Students who are serious about the job search should include an internship in their education.
a.
True
b.
False
57. Today, most jobs are filled through the open job market.
a.
True
b.
False
58. Using the big job boards such as Monster or CareerBuilder to locate an open position is a waste of time.
a.
True
b.
False
59. The best way to find a job online is at a company's own website.
a.
True
b.
False
60. Many job seekers today use social networking sites like Facebook and LinkedIn to network and to find positions.
a.
True
b.
False
61. To conduct a safe job search online, you should post your information privately and limit your personal information.
a.
True
b.
False
62. More jobs are found through referrals and person-to-person contacts than through any other method.
a.
True
b.
False
63. LinkedIn is the No. 1 social media site to use when looking for a job.
a.
True
b.
False
64. An important step in the job-search process is building a brand for yourself.
a.
True
b.
False
65. The résumé format most popular with recruiters and hiring managers is the functional résumé because it focuses on
the job applicant's skills and abilities related to the position sought.
a.
True
b.
False
66. A résumé should never exceed one page.
a.
True
b.
False
67. Begin your résumé by placing the word Résumé at the top to identify the purpose of your document.
a.
True
b.
False
68. Every résumé should include a career objective.
a.
True
b.
False
69. The purpose of a summary of qualifications is to present your most impressive qualifications.
a.
True
b.
False
70. In the education section of your résumé, list all courses you have taken.
a.
True
b.
False
71. In the work experience section of your résumé, you should include only those jobs that you think will help you win the
targeted position.
a.
True
b.
False
72. A résumé should include personal data (birth date, health, height, weight, and sometimes a photograph) to help the
recruiter finalize his or her decision.
a.
True
b.
False
73. References should be listed on a résumé.
a.
True
b.
False
74. Because they expect you to showcase your strengths and hide your weaknesses, employers say it is acceptable to self-
promote and distort facts on your résumé.
a.
True
b.
False
75. Proofreading a résumé is important because a résumé must be perfect.
a.
True
b.
False
76. Once your résumé is submitted to a company, the first reader of it may be a computer.
a.
True
b.
False
77. You can maximize recognition of your résumé by a tracking system if you use targeted keywords and incorporate
words from the advertisement or job description.
a.
True
b.
False
78. The most important reason to prepare an e-portfolio is that it shows off your talents and qualifications more
thoroughly than a print résumé.
a.
True
b.
False
79. A video résumé allows candidates to demonstrate their public speaking, interpersonal, and technical skills more
impressively than they can in a traditional print résumé.
a.
True
b.
False
80. Another name for a video résumé is an infographic résumé.
a.
True
b.
False
81. Many applicants prepare a plain-text résumé because it can be pasted directly into the body of an e-mail message.
a.
True
b.
False
82. All résumés should be submitted as Microsoft Word documents.
a.
True
b.
False
83. The purpose of a cover message is to secure a job interview.
a.
True
b.
False
84. A cover message should always be limited to one page.
a.
True
b.
False
85. The biggest mistake job seekers make when writing cover messages is making them sound too generic.
a.
True
b.
False
86. You can make your cover message more appealing by addressing it specifically to the Human Resources Department
or Hiring Manager.
a.
True
b.
False
87. If an employment position has been announced and applicants are being solicited, you can write your cover message
using a direct approach.
a.
True
b.
False
88. I hope to hear from you soon is an effective closing for a cover message.
a.
True
b.
False
89. A cover message doesn't always need to accompany your résumé; for instance, if you send your résumé by fax or e-
mail, a cover message is not necessary.
a.
True
b.
False
90. Although a résumé must be perfect, a few errors or typos in a cover message are acceptable.
a.
True
b.
False
91. The ________________ job market consists of jobs that are advertised or listed.
92. The ____________________ job market consists of jobs that are not announced or advertised.
93. Personal ____________________ involves deciding what makes you special and desirable in the job market.
94. A résumé that lists work history job by job, starting with the most recent position, has been prepared using the
____________________ style.
95. A résumé that focuses on a candidate's skills rather than on past employment has been prepared using the
____________________ style.
96. A(n) ____________________ of qualifications, which presents three to eight bulleted statements identifying your
most impressive accomplishments to prove that you are the ideal candidate for the position, appears near the top of your
résumé.
97. A(n) ____________________ résumé uses colorful charts, graphics, and time lines to illustrate a candidate's work
history and experience.
98. A(n) ____________________ résumé is used for e-mailing or pasting into online résumé submission forms.
99. Another name for a letter of application is a(n) ____________________ message or letter.
100. In the ____________________ of your cover message, you should promote your qualifications for the position.
