Portfolio Activity: Writing a Résumé — Test Answers

Frankie is in charge of writing a script for a television show, along with six other writers. The script must be finished by the end of the week. Frankie’s co-workers all bring slightly different strengths to the table, but all are at least competent. Frankie wants to write the best possible script in the generous amount of time he has to work with. In this example, which style of leadership would be most effective for Frankie’s goals? a. Authoritarian b. Coaching c. Democratic d. Delegative Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is an Internet job search “don’t”?a.Use all types of job sitesb.Apply for jobs that you are not qualified forc.Take advantage of the special features available on job sitesd.Customize your cover letter and résumé

A writer, an illustrator, a publisher and an agent would form a ______.a.Functional teamb.Cross-functional teamc.Management teamd.Corporate team

“Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in management?”The above statement is taken from a job advertisement. If Jessica is tailoring her résumé to this advertisement, which of the following words should she include, because it is most likely a keyword?a.lookingb.rewardingc.opportunityd.management

An example of a work stereotype is that _____.a.news reporters are nosyb.accountants work with numbersc.lawyers went to law schoold.veterinarians treat sick animals

Communication may account for as much as _____ of a hiring decision. a. 25% b. 40% c. 65% d. 80% Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A(n) _____ is a formal meeting between an employer and a job applicanta.background checkb.gatekeeperc.interviewd.personality test

A person with a _____ is expected to earn an average of $52,200 each year. a. Master’s Degree b. High School Diploma c. Bachelor’s Degree d. Doctoral Degree Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is a characteristic of a structured interview? a. Conducted by an owner or manager b. Has a planned set of questions c. Informal and conversational d. Brings out interviewee's personality Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is an example of a stress question?a.What type of work do you enjoy the most?b.What is your greatest weakness?c.How would you describe yourself?d.Why are you interested in this position?

The purpose of sending a thank-you letter after an interview is to _____. a.increase name recognitionb.demonstrate good mannersc.reiterate interest in a positiond.reinforce qualificationse.all of the above

Match the association type with the person that best fits the description: opportunistic association a.your favorite teacherb.the president of your gardening clubc.your best friendd.the man you met while walking your dog

Hard work is a necessary component of a positive attitude because _______.a.To be positive, you have to convince people to like youb.Getting work done quickly is more important than being positivec.Positive thinking is a habit you have to build up over timed.Hardly anyone is positive, so you have to break new ground

Which of the following statements best describes a person’s accomplishments following the résumé writing guidelines?a.Coordinated school’s student-body elections and reduced final ballot processing time by 30%b.My duties included organizing the student-body elections and processing ballotsc.I was in charge of the school’s student-body elections and ballot processingd.Processed a lot of ballots quicker than the previous year

Why is it important to maintain network relationships, even after you have found a job?a.You never know when you are going to have to find a new job.b.You can return the favor by helping network members with career advice and job leads.c.You will remain informed and connected to people in your field.d.All of the above

What information should be included in the opening paragraph of a thank-you letter?a.Mention skills that were omitted during the interviewb.Reinforce any points perceived as weaknessesc.Mention looking forward to a responsed.Reinforce interest and fit for the position

A man-made world event that would affect the labor market would be a(n) _____.a.tornadob.hurricanec.ward.earthquake

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral question?a.Why do you want to leave your current job?b.Have you ever been fired from a job?c.Describe an experience when you dealt with an angry customer.d.How would you describe yourself?

Which of the following is NOT an example of nonverbal communication?a.Using facial expressionsb.Talking on the telephonec.Making eye contactd.Making hand gestures