1 .		What quality is not so sought after in today's employment world? [Hint]   Varied work experience.   Long-term commitment.   Life-long learning objectives.   Leadership qualities.
2 .		Name one way you can increase your value to potential employers. [Hint]   You can show them proof of your most recent salary.   You can contact them frequently to show your interest in the company.   You can update your skills and experience.   You can send your references even if potential employers don't ask for it.
3 .		For résumés and application letters, what should be done at the planning stage of the three-step writing process? [Hint]   Organize the documents.   Analyze purpose and audience, investigate goals and the target employers' needs, and adapt to focus on qualifications matching the target position.   Evaluate the content of the documents.   Choose the format of the documents.
4 .		What is the basic purpose of a résumé`? [Hint]   To list all of your skills and abilities.   To bring out your strengths and needs.   To keep a record of your education and employment experience.   To stimulate employer interest and generate a job interview.
5 .		What section usually dominates a chronological résumé? [Hint]   The "Education" section.   The "Career Summary" section.   The "Work Experience" section.   The "Skills and Accomplishments" section.
6 .		What does a functional résumé emphasize? [Hint]   A list of skills and accomplishments.   Academic background.   Career objectives.   Employment history.
7 .		What is the first thing an employer needs to know from a résumé? [Hint]   The candidate's career objective.   The candidate's work experience.   Candidate's name and contact information.   Candidate's credentials.
8 .		What could be the disadvantage of having a "Career Objective" section in a résumé? [Hint]   It reveals your long-term goals.   It takes employers' attention away from your work experience.   It takes up space for no reason.   It limits your choices.
9 .		What can take the place of a "Career Objective" section? [Hint]   The "Work Experience" section.   The "Skills" section.   A "Summary of Qualifications" section.   The section with the contact information.
10 .		Which past jobs should be given the most space in your résumé? [Hint]   Your most recent jobs.   Jobs that relate most to your target position.   The jobs that you enjoyed most.   The jobs at the most well-known organizations.
11 .		Which of the following qualities should not be present in a traditionally formatted résumé? [Hint]   White space.   Underlining.   Columns.   Noticeable corrections.
12 .		Which of the following features can be included in a scannable résumé? [Hint]   Boldfacing.   Bullets.   Columns.   Capital letters.
13 .		What additional section would improve the effectiveness of a scannable résumé? [Hint]   An application letter should be made a part of a scannable résumé, so the letter can be in the database too.   A detailed "References" section to enable the employer to check out your references before calling you for an interview.   A "Keyword Summary" section.   A "Keyword Summary" section in a box.
14 .		What should be the maximum length of a good application letter? [Hint]   One paragraph.   Three paragraphs.   Two paragraphs.   Five paragraphs.
15 .		If you have three paragraphs in your application letter, which one should contain most information about your qualifications? [Hint]   The first paragraph.   The last paragraph.   The middle paragraph.   You can't give enough information about you in three paragraphs, so a fourth paragraph has to be added for that purpose.
16 .		College placement centers do not offer any tests to help identify students' interests and aptitudes. [Hint]  True  False
17 .		Researching companies that interest you should be part of your job search process. [Hint]  True  False
18 .		Since résumés are not lengthy, they do not require the three-step writing process of planning, writing, and completing. [Hint]  True  False
19 .		You should always include all of your positive information in a résumé. [Hint]  True  False
20 .		Résumés should be modified to match the interests of different target employers. [Hint]  True  False
21 .		The seven qualities that employers emphasize are the following: result-oriented, action-oriented, well-rounded, progressive, excellent standards, flexible, and strong in communication skills. [Hint]  True  False
22 .		The chronological résumé is not suitable for showing growth and career progression. [Hint]  True  False
23 .		To follow rules of grammar, résumés use complete sentences just like a letter does. [Hint]  True  False
24 .		Since a functional résumé does not provide a chronological history of employment, many employers assume that candidates using such résumés may be trying to hide something. [Hint]  True  False
25 .		Work experience is the strongest selling point in a résumé at all times. [Hint]  True  False
26 .		If you have worked your way through school, you should not reveal it since it indicates that you might have had less time to study. [Hint]  True  False
27 .		Volunteer activities should be included in a résumé since they demonstrate many abilities, but personal interests are usually not included. [Hint]  True  False
28 .		Scannable résumés provide information different from traditional résumés. [Hint]  True  False
29 .		An unsolicited letter sent to explore employment opportunities stands a better chance of getting individual attention than a letter written in response to an advertisement. [Hint]  True  False
30 .		The application letter is much like a sales letter and will benefit from using the AIDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) approach. [Hint]  True  False
31 .		Prepare a list of career related questions you want answered. These questions may be about your preferences, available career options, and resources that could help you match your qualifications with a desirable placement. When you get an opportune moment, visit the career office in your college with this list. Find out how the office can help you in understanding what type of work you would enjoy and how your qualifications could match with such work. [Hint] To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.
32 .		Would you prefer to use a "Career Objective" or a "Summary of Qualifications" in your résumé? Explain your preference. [Hint] To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.
33 .		On the Internet, you will find many sites that offer help with job search, and preparation of résumés and application letters. The following site is one of those many. It gives you guidelines on traditional, scannable, and HTML résumés. Go to www.e-careercenter.com. Review the site and record any useful advice. [Hint] To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.
34 .		The following Web site is the home page of the site mentioned in the previous essay question. It provides links to many popular job search engines and more tips on résumé writing. If you want to apply for employment, try posting your résumé online following the advice given on this site: www.e-careercenter.com. [Hint] To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.
35 .		The following questions can help you formulate an effective application letter. Assume that you will apply for a specific type of job and write a brief answer to every question. Can I use the AIDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) plan in a letter like this? What kind of attention-getting opening line can I use? Can it get attention without being gimmicky? What support can I use in the middle paragraph to develop my reader's interest in me and create a desire to give me an opportunity? How can I request action specifically and courteously? [Hint] To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.
Some questions in this exercise may have more than one correct answer.