BUAD 2200 (CHAPTER 13-14) QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
The first step in the employment process is to - Answers - analyze your likes and
dislikes so that you can make good employment decisions.
Which of the following statements about the changing nature of jobs in today's
workplace is most accurate?
a... Because most organizations are moving toward a more flattened structure, more
people will be employed in permanent positions.
b... Upgrading your skills through constant retraining is the best career strategy.
c... Most new jobs today are created by large corporations.
d... Employers today want to hire people into jobs with narrow descriptions. - Answers -
Answer: b... Upgrading your skills through constant retraining is the best career
strategy.
If you are using the Web to search for a job, what is most likely your best source? -
Answers - Check the job openings listed on individual company Web sites.
Most job candidates locate their jobs through: - Answers - networking
Which of the following is the best career objective for a résumé?
a... To obtain an entry-level position in the human resources field.
b... To obtain a challenging position where I can use my skills and abilities.
c... To work for a company that provides good benefits and room for advancement.
d... To obtain a position in human resources with responsibilities in hiring, training, and
compensation. - Answers - Answer: d... To obtain a position in human resources with
responsibilities in hiring, training, and compensation.
A Summary of Qualifications section on a résumé: - Answers - helps to ensure that your
most impressive qualifications are not overlooked.
In the Education section of your résumé, you should: - Answers - include relevant
seminars attended and workshops completed.
, Which of the following statements about the Work Experience section of your résumé is
most accurate?
a... Work experience should always be listed after education.
b... Your employment should be listed in chronological order, ending with your most
recent or current position.
c... Use action verbs to describe your work experience so that you sound forceful and
persuasive.
d... For each job, include one paragraph that describes your employment achievements
and job duties. - Answers - Answer: c... Use action verbs to describe your work
experience so that you sound forceful and persuasive.
Of the following statements describing employment achievements, which is most
effective?
a... Supervised and trained employees.
b... Operated a variety of office equipment.
c... Supervised 45 employees in three different branch locations.
d... Knowledgeable in a variety of computer software packages. - Answers - Answer: c...
Supervised 45 employees in three different branch locations.
Which of the following statements demonstrates the use of an action verb?
a... Competent in Web research skills.
b... Processed all accounts receivable for large department.
c... Responsible for hiring, training, and evaluating staff.
d... All of these statements use action verbs. - Answers - Answer: b... Processed all
accounts receivable for large department.
What should you do when preparing a résumé for e-mailing? - Answers - Test your
résumé before sending it to an employer.
On a résumé it is unethical to:
a... alter your employment dates.
b... enhance your job titles.
VERIFIED ANSWERS
The first step in the employment process is to - Answers - analyze your likes and
dislikes so that you can make good employment decisions.
Which of the following statements about the changing nature of jobs in today's
workplace is most accurate?
a... Because most organizations are moving toward a more flattened structure, more
people will be employed in permanent positions.
b... Upgrading your skills through constant retraining is the best career strategy.
c... Most new jobs today are created by large corporations.
d... Employers today want to hire people into jobs with narrow descriptions. - Answers -
Answer: b... Upgrading your skills through constant retraining is the best career
strategy.
If you are using the Web to search for a job, what is most likely your best source? -
Answers - Check the job openings listed on individual company Web sites.
Most job candidates locate their jobs through: - Answers - networking
Which of the following is the best career objective for a résumé?
a... To obtain an entry-level position in the human resources field.
b... To obtain a challenging position where I can use my skills and abilities.
c... To work for a company that provides good benefits and room for advancement.
d... To obtain a position in human resources with responsibilities in hiring, training, and
compensation. - Answers - Answer: d... To obtain a position in human resources with
responsibilities in hiring, training, and compensation.
A Summary of Qualifications section on a résumé: - Answers - helps to ensure that your
most impressive qualifications are not overlooked.
In the Education section of your résumé, you should: - Answers - include relevant
seminars attended and workshops completed.
, Which of the following statements about the Work Experience section of your résumé is
most accurate?
a... Work experience should always be listed after education.
b... Your employment should be listed in chronological order, ending with your most
recent or current position.
c... Use action verbs to describe your work experience so that you sound forceful and
persuasive.
d... For each job, include one paragraph that describes your employment achievements
and job duties. - Answers - Answer: c... Use action verbs to describe your work
experience so that you sound forceful and persuasive.
Of the following statements describing employment achievements, which is most
effective?
a... Supervised and trained employees.
b... Operated a variety of office equipment.
c... Supervised 45 employees in three different branch locations.
d... Knowledgeable in a variety of computer software packages. - Answers - Answer: c...
Supervised 45 employees in three different branch locations.
Which of the following statements demonstrates the use of an action verb?
a... Competent in Web research skills.
b... Processed all accounts receivable for large department.
c... Responsible for hiring, training, and evaluating staff.
d... All of these statements use action verbs. - Answers - Answer: b... Processed all
accounts receivable for large department.
What should you do when preparing a résumé for e-mailing? - Answers - Test your
résumé before sending it to an employer.
On a résumé it is unethical to:
a... alter your employment dates.
b... enhance your job titles.
