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Q:
Applicant tracking systems help employers by
A) charting each applicant's progress through the hiring process.
B) mapping out promising career paths for each applicant.
C) sifting through the many rsums they receive each year.
D) automatically eliminating rsums older than one year.
E) comparing one candidate to others in the system.
Q:
The best way to find job opportunities is usually
A) searching online job boards such as Monster and applying before others get the chance to see the openings.
B) looking in the newspaper.
C) waiting to hear about them from people you know.
D) identifying companies you want to work for and focusing your efforts on them.
E) send your rsum to every company you would like to work for.
Q:
Business-related blogs and microblogs
A) are generally not very helpful to job applicants.
B) can help you get comfortable with the jargon and buzzwords in a particular field.
C) can be useful in a job search, but only for those seeking positions in technical fields.
D) are very difficult to find online.
E) always provide accurate and up-to-the minute information about a company.
Q:
Using networking to make informal connections with mutually beneficial business contacts is more important than ever because
A) having a social media profile looks good on your rsum.
B) most employers prefer to ask current employees for recommendations first.
C) the vast majority of jobs are advertised on social networking sites.
D) networking is all about finding people who can help you.
E) it allows you to build and increase your online endorsements.
Q:
By definition, a rsum is a
A) personal journal about a person's education, employment background, and job qualifications.
B) structured summary of a person's education, employment background, and job qualifications.
C) random sample of a person's education, employment background, and job qualifications.
D) comprehensive catalog of a person's education, employment background, and job qualifications.
E) description of the type of work they would like to do.
Q:
The best time for college students to begin developing a job-search strategy is
A) about six months prior to graduation.
B) noweven if they are a year or more away from graduation.
C) no earlier than the second semester of their junior year.
D) immediately after graduation.
E) during the last semester of college
Q:
Which of the following can help show your problem solving and project management skills on your rsum even when you don't have much paid work experience?
A) Trade shows
B) Networking
C) Blogging
D) Volunteering
E) Utilizing mobile apps for the job search
Q:
Why is it important to build networks with people who have similar professions or are currently working at organizations you are interested in working for?
A) Current employees will always give honest opinions about the organization
B) You are more likely to get a Tweetup invitation
C) Most companies ask employees for recommendations before using other search techniques
D) You can use those connections to make even more connections through sites like LinkedIn
E) You are more likely to be recommended for an opening so those in your network can spend more time with you
Q:
Which of the following is the process of making informal connections with people who could have beneficial business contacts?
A) Career counseling
B) Networking
C) Planning
D) Applying
E) Public relations
Q:
Which of the following should your goal be during the interview process?
A) To explain what you are looking for in an entry-level position
B) To show how classes have prepared you for a position in your field
C) To determine your value in the market
D) To explore what type of positions would be most interesting to you
E) To explain how your general potential translates to the specific needs of the position
Q:
Many companies judge the success of their recruiting efforts by the
A) quantity of hire.
B) cost-benefit hiring ratio.
C) quality of hire.
D) social media click-through rate.
Q:
How can you help a potential employer see that you are a good fit for the specific needs of a particular position?
A) Indicate the specific job you want in the application letter
B) Use an objective section on the rsum to tell the employer what you are looking for
C) Use action terms
D) Customize your rsum to the specific job opening
E) Stress grades and volunteerism instead of previous jobs
Q:
What does "quality of hire" mean to employers?
A) The amount of risk involved in each new hire
B) The potential for long-term growth of a new hire
C) How closely a new hire meets the company's needs
D) How many of the new hires' skill sets can be used immediately
E) The number of new hires compared to the number of job openings
Q:
The best way to become a valued network member is by
A) expecting others in your network to help you.
B) emailing your rsum to everyone in your network.
C) broadcasting the contact information of everyone you meet.
D) none of the above.
Q:
Which of the following career planning activities will help you define where you want to go and how to present yourself to a targeted employer?
A) Writing the story of you
B) Getting organized
C) Crafting a personal strategy
D) Starting at least a year away from graduation
E) Creating stepping-stone opportunities
Q:
Why should a candidate avoid the use of photographs in a rsum?
Q:
Discuss considerations when choosing a design strategy for your rsum.
Q:
Discuss the general rule regarding the appropriate length for a rsum.
Q:
Today's employers want all jobseekers to submit video rsums.
Q:
Recruiters enjoy receiving rsums that allow them to search for information, as if they were on a treasure hunt.
Q:
Because a rsum is usually written in short, crisp phrases, proofreading is less important than in other documents.
Q:
Although recruiters expect rsums to be written carefully, most of them will tolerate a few typos.
Q:
When emailing your rsum to a prospective employer and you have a specific reference/job number, include that number in the ________ of the email message.
A) subject line
B) introduction
C) closing section
D) signature block
Q:
The most common file format for uploading rsums directly to websites such as Monster.com is
A) WordPerfect.
B) PDF.
C) Microsoft Word.
D) Microsoft Publisher.
Q:
All of the following tips EXCEPT ________ will help succeed when posting rsums in an online environment.
A) taking advantage of social networking
B) remembering that your online presence is a career-management tool
C) expecting that employers will retrieve your rsum from a website
D) submitting your rsum via the method and medium that each employer prefers
Q:
If you want to post your rsum on a job website, you should
A) present your rsum in a less formal style.
B) choose sites that allow all potential employers to see your contact information.
C) post on as many job websites as possible to help you build your brand.
D) avoid websites that don't allow you to restrict the display of your contact information.
E) add larger and bolder fonts to make it easier to read.
Q:
When mailing a rsum, it is a good idea to
A) have it delivered via Priority Mail.
B) use a standard 5 7 envelope.
C) send it via parcel post.
D) use a large craft envelope.
E) get a return receipt
Q:
An online rsum
A) consists of only a PDF version of a chronological rsum and a cover letter.
B) lets jobseekers use multimedia to expand on the information in a basic rsum.
C) requires a paid subscription to an online hosting service.
D) will not be well received outside of technology-related fields.
E) eliminates the need for a hard copy of the rsum when interviewing.
Q:
Supplementing a traditional rsum with a PowerPoint presentation
A) makes you appear desperate.
B) is considered a viable choice in today's job market.
C) is limited since it does not offer multimedia capabilities.
D) is more convenient for employers than an online rsum.
E) is only done in the technology field.
Q:
Creating a plain-text file of your rsum
A) is an outdated practice.
B) allows you to include your rsum in the body of an email message, instead of as an attachment.
C) is helpful, but very difficult to do without expensive software.
D) requires that you center all headings instead of left-justifying them.
E) is used to practice sending a rsum digitally.
Q:
Including a photo of yourself with your rsum
A) is a great way to personalize your application.
B) helps you stand out among other applicants.
C) will cause some employers to discard your application immediately.
D) is the best way to guard against potential discrimination.
E) will help create an immediate bond between the employer and yourself.
Q:
A rsum with a ________ will serve you well for most business opportunities.
A) classic, conservative design
B) graphically intense design
C) recursive, nonlinear design
D) laid-back, informal design
E) quirky, unique design
Q:
To achieve the best physical appearance for your rsum, you should
A) have it prepared by a professional artist for esthetic appeal.
B) make subheadings easy to find and easy to read.
C) use colored paper.
D) use a variety of typefaces in various colors.
E) add unique elements to make you stand out from the crowd.
Q:
You should keep ________ of your rsum on hand, in case a prospective employer wants you to send your rsum in the body of an email message.
A) an MS Word version
B) a plain-text version
C) an RTF version
D) a PDF version
E) a social media version
Q:
An infographic rsum uses ________ to convey a person's career development and skill set.
A) storyboarding
B) visual metaphors
C) pull quotes and boilerplate text
D) keyword summaries
E) pictures of the candidate at work
Q:
Potential employers view your rsum as
A) nothing more than a routine employment-related document.
B) incidental to your workplace credibility.
C) evidence of your attention to detail and quality.
D) your opportunity to channel your creative spirit.
E) a reflection of your interests and desires.
Q:
Your online presence is
A) your private property.
B) a career-management tool.
C) only of interest to your friends.
D) unrelated to the job-search process.
E) unrelated to the candidate-selection process.
Q:
Discuss the importance of navigation slides when in a long or complex presentation.
Q:
Describe some considerations to keep in mind in timing the distribution of your handouts.
Q:
Explain five types of materials that are often best presented on handouts.
Q:
Explain the content and function of the three types of navigation and support slides.
Q:
What is the potential disadvantage of distributing handout copies of your slides before your presentation begins?
Q:
Electronic presentations do not necessarily eliminate the need for you to provide the audience with handouts.
Q:
You can use "moving blueprint slides" at several points in your presentation, but not at the end.
Q:
Mobile devices can enhance presentations for presenters and audience members because
A) people who can't see your presentation screen can receive your slides on their devices.
B) everyone in the audience could receive your presentation slides on their mobile devices.
C) you can broadcast a live presentation to mobile users anywhere in the world.
D) all of the above.
Q:
As you're reviewing your slide deck for the final time, make sure the slides are
A) audience centered.
B) fully operational.
C) concise and grammatical.
D) all of the above.
Q:
The title slide of your presentation should contain
A) your name.
B) your department affiliation (for internal audiences).
C) your company affiliation (for external audiences).
D) all of the above.
Q:
How can a presenter make handouts as effective as possible?
A) Use them to rouse the audience to action
B) Use them to paint the big picture for the audience
C) Use them to convey and connect major ideas
D) Use them to set the emotional tone of the presentation
E) Use them to provide supporting detail so the audience can review it later
Q:
Which of the following is a tool that allows the presenter to view all presentation slides on one screen?
A) Slide transition
B) Hyperlink
C) Builds
D) Slide sorter
E) Animation
Q:
Which of the following is the equivalent of a report's cover and title page?
A) Agenda
B) Title slide
C) Program details
D) Navigation slide
E) Handouts
Q:
When charts and diagrams are too complex for a screen, how can a presenter still incorporate them into the presentation?
A) Provide a copy in handout materials
B) Create a build slide to show each key point of the material
C) Replace them with animation that makes the same point
D) Discuss them without using slides
E) Use a hyperlink to access the original data
Q:
What is the goal of reviewing visuals to make sure each covers only one thought or idea?
A) Focus
B) Conciseness
C) Clarity
D) Simplicity
E) Visual appeal
Q:
As an integral part of your presentation strategy, use printed handouts to
A) rouse the audience to action.
B) establish the emotional tone of your message.
C) paint the big picture by connecting major ideas.
D) provide supporting details for the audience to consume at their own speed.
E) review highlights of the presentation.
Q:
During a long presentation, use a ________ to show your audience what you've covered so far and what is still to come.
A) clarion slide
B) moving blueprint slide
C) static buffer slide
D) nonlinear transitional slide
E) hyperlink slide
Q:
Which of the following would be an appropriate handout to accompany an oral presentation?
A) An interesting but unrelated news article
B) A list of relevant websites
C) A photo of you, with a caption listing all of your qualifications
D) A copy of your speaking notes
E) Company sales literature
Q:
________ slides indicate which material has been covered and which section you are about to begin.
A) Title
B) Agenda
C) Navigation
D) Summary
E) Bumper
Q:
In an upcoming presentation, you plan to cover three important changes to your employees' working hours. The proper place to list this plan would be the ________ slide.
A) cover
B) introduction
C) agenda
D) teaser
E) summary
Q:
A title slide
A) is the equivalent of a report's cover and title page.
B) defines the topic of the presentation.
C) lists the topics you plan to cover in your presentation.
D) always contains the word "Introduction."
E) introduces your credentials as a speaker.
Q:
Printed materials that you give to the audience to supplement your presentation should be
A) incidental to your overall presentation strategy.
B) an integral part of your presentation strategy.
C) distributed to your audience during your presentation.
D) out of sync with your slides and your spoken message.
E) sent electronically prior to the presentation date.
Q:
You can create a well-organized presentation by using a ________ at each major section break to announce the title of the section that's about to begin.
A) storyline
B) pull quote
C) bumper slide
D) hyperlink
E) review slide
Q:
Why should a presenter avoid distributing handouts before the presentation begins if the presentation follows the indirect approach?
A) The audience will use built in hyperlinks to verify the accuracy of the data
B) The animation will look flat and uninteresting
C) The audience can see the conclusion and recommendations before they are talked about
D) The presenter will have to provide additional details to make the presentation worth listening to
E) The audience will read about the presentation instead of listening to it
Q:
Which type of slide is effective in longer presentations when the presenter wants to tell the audience where the presentation is going and where they've been?
A) Bumper slides
B) Agenda slides
C) Navigation slides
D) Program detail slides
E) Title slides
Q:
Which of the following is one of the advantages of using a slide sorter to do a final review of presentation visuals?
A) To develop an alternative if equipment fails
B) To determine what items need to be made into handouts
C) To see slides in the same size and format as the audience
D) To view slides in detail, one at a time
E) To check slides for design consistency
Q:
Identify and discuss the eight factors you should consider when completing slides and other visuals.
Q:
Describe seven strategies for writing readable content for slides.
Q:
As a presenter, what could you do to use mobile devices to enhance your presentations not only for yourself but also for your audience?
Q:
Using builds can help prevent your audience from reading ahead during your presentation.
Q:
When writing content for slides, it is best to use passive voice whenever possible.
Q:
The "slide sorter view" in presentation software allows you to see a batch of slides, either all at once or in significant portions.
Q:
Including hyperlinks limits your ability to customize a linear presentation for different audiences and situations.
Q:
If you do all of the following EXCEPT ________, you'll boost the readability of your text-based slides.
A) write in the active voice
B) include short informative titles
C) express your ideas in complete sentences
D) limit each slide to one thought, concept, or idea
Q:
Hyperlinks are useful in slide presentations for
A) providing additional details without having to incorporate each detail into a slide.
B) customizing one electronic presentation for several audiences.
C) accessing additional information during question-and-answer periods.
D) doing all of the above.
Q:
________ control the way one slide replaces another on-screen during a presentation.
A) Slide templates
B) Slide transitions
C) Slide hyperlinks
D) Slide builds
E) Slide animation
Q:
If you're planning to use transitions on your PowerPoint slides
A) create miniature animated shows with them.
B) randomize them to keep the audience guessing.
C) be sure to add sound effects as well.
D) use the same transition throughout the presentation.
E) create a series of short presentation slideuments instead of one long one.
Q:
During the revision stage of preparing your slide presentation, you should
A) decide on the background color to use.
B) decide where builds and transitions should be inserted.
C) check for readability and clarity.
D) determine your main idea.
E) gauge the audience's probable reaction to the message.
Q:
Which of the following is the purpose of using builds in a slide presentation?
A) To determine how one slide is replaced by the next
B) To control the release of text and other elements on each slide
C) To replace transitions
D) To incorporate sound effects
E) To create a smooth, subtle effect that is easy for the audience to follow
Q:
When using slide transitions, you should
A) limit them to text; they are not appropriate for graphics.
B) vary the direction, sometimes going from top to bottom and sometimes going from left to right.
C) reveal information in a way that helps your audience understand your message.
D) use transitions that are flashy and create visual interest.
E) avoid simple, boring slides.
Q:
When adapting graphics for slides
A) reduce the amount of detail.
B) use full numbers, such as 2015, rather than '15.
C) avoid using arrows or boldface type.
D) don't use more than eight or nine graph lines.
E) use light, subtle colors
Q:
If you're planning to use a video in your presentation, make sure it's
A) a full-length feature.
B) capable of delivering a universal message.
C) brief, relevant, and interesting.
D) suitable for taking the place of your presentation.
E) saved for the end of the presentation, making it more memorable.
Q:
________ control how one slide replaces another slide on the screen; ________ control the release of text, graphics, and other elements on individual slides.
A) Agendas; moving blueprints
B) Slide transitions; builds
C) Storyboards; hyperlinks
D) Builds; slide transitions
E) Hyperlinks, slideuments