CMV 003V Final UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
what employers want - CORRECT ANSWER - Performance, Reliability, Motivation
Resume - CORRECT ANSWER - Summary of experiences and skills relevant to field.
Accomplishment driven marketing tool.
what to know for position that applying to - CORRECT ANSWER - necessary skills,
desired qualifications, required education, work experience
resume types - CORRECT ANSWER - reverse chronological resume, functional resumes,
targeted resumes, combination resumes
reverse chronological resume - CORRECT ANSWER - most common type of resume,
with heading, summary of qualifications, education, and experience, date oriented, w/ most
recent experiences first
heading - CORRECT ANSWER - on resume, at top of page, in center, w name in bold and
slightly bigger font on first line. include contact info (address, phone, and email)
summary of qualifications - CORRECT ANSWER - (optional) emphasize background.
special accomplishments, key relevant skills, work history. use accomplishment statements
Education - CORRECT ANSWER - on resume. section heading in bold. include school
name, location, date of graduation. degrees to be earned/earned. list majors, minors,
concentrations, etc. list gpa if good. special licenses/certifications. list highest level of education
first, relevent coursework if space
Experience - CORRECT ANSWER - on resume, include company name and job location,
job title, dates of employment, duties performed.
,do not use personal pronouns and start w action verbs, use right verb tense. don't use jargon +
abbreviations
honors, activities - CORRECT ANSWER - additional sections that can be included in
resume
cover letter - CORRECT ANSWER - introduces you as candidate, clarifies position that
applying for, highlight strengths further, ask employer to take specific action. job centered
cover letter format - CORRECT ANSWER - one page, business letter format, 12 pt font, 1
in margin, addressed to specific person
First paragraph of cover letter - CORRECT ANSWER - why writing, mention position
applying for and how will follow up.
middle paragraph of cover letter - CORRECT ANSWER - what have to offer to employer,
further highlight qualifications, who you are, skills more than repeating resume. how aligns w
position, interpret resume
final paragraph of cover letter - CORRECT ANSWER - thanks employer for
consideration, how will follow up
complimentary close + signature - CORRECT ANSWER - respectfully yours, sincerely,
best (keep it professional)
handwritten signature if mailed, typed if online
resume format - CORRECT ANSWER - consistent format to guide eyes: use 11-12 pt font,
times new roman/arial, .5-1 in margins, sections to highlight skills, bold, italics, bullets, no 1st
person pronouns, 1 page
STAR method - CORRECT ANSWER - situations, tasks, actions, results
, for experience section, how will statement benefit employers, begin w action verbs, how helped
past employers succeed, clear + specific
Typical interview questions - CORRECT ANSWER - What's the hardest decision you've
made?
Greatest weakness?
Where do you want to be in five years?
What didn't you like about your previous jobs?
Tell me something about yourself
How do you spend your free time.
How to have confidence in an interview - CORRECT ANSWER - Focus on how you add
value
Emphasize positive values
Highlight strengths
Know how you can be asset
How to polish interview - CORRECT ANSWER - Practice, note nonverbals, improve
speaking voice and language use
Interview media - CORRECT ANSWER - Email
Online
Phone
Video
What to do before phone interview? - CORRECT ANSWER - Know audience, quiet
location, landline, avoid distraction, good connection, positive professional voice, take notes on
names, don't answer immediately, identify self
Questions and CORRECT Answers
what employers want - CORRECT ANSWER - Performance, Reliability, Motivation
Resume - CORRECT ANSWER - Summary of experiences and skills relevant to field.
Accomplishment driven marketing tool.
what to know for position that applying to - CORRECT ANSWER - necessary skills,
desired qualifications, required education, work experience
resume types - CORRECT ANSWER - reverse chronological resume, functional resumes,
targeted resumes, combination resumes
reverse chronological resume - CORRECT ANSWER - most common type of resume,
with heading, summary of qualifications, education, and experience, date oriented, w/ most
recent experiences first
heading - CORRECT ANSWER - on resume, at top of page, in center, w name in bold and
slightly bigger font on first line. include contact info (address, phone, and email)
summary of qualifications - CORRECT ANSWER - (optional) emphasize background.
special accomplishments, key relevant skills, work history. use accomplishment statements
Education - CORRECT ANSWER - on resume. section heading in bold. include school
name, location, date of graduation. degrees to be earned/earned. list majors, minors,
concentrations, etc. list gpa if good. special licenses/certifications. list highest level of education
first, relevent coursework if space
Experience - CORRECT ANSWER - on resume, include company name and job location,
job title, dates of employment, duties performed.
,do not use personal pronouns and start w action verbs, use right verb tense. don't use jargon +
abbreviations
honors, activities - CORRECT ANSWER - additional sections that can be included in
resume
cover letter - CORRECT ANSWER - introduces you as candidate, clarifies position that
applying for, highlight strengths further, ask employer to take specific action. job centered
cover letter format - CORRECT ANSWER - one page, business letter format, 12 pt font, 1
in margin, addressed to specific person
First paragraph of cover letter - CORRECT ANSWER - why writing, mention position
applying for and how will follow up.
middle paragraph of cover letter - CORRECT ANSWER - what have to offer to employer,
further highlight qualifications, who you are, skills more than repeating resume. how aligns w
position, interpret resume
final paragraph of cover letter - CORRECT ANSWER - thanks employer for
consideration, how will follow up
complimentary close + signature - CORRECT ANSWER - respectfully yours, sincerely,
best (keep it professional)
handwritten signature if mailed, typed if online
resume format - CORRECT ANSWER - consistent format to guide eyes: use 11-12 pt font,
times new roman/arial, .5-1 in margins, sections to highlight skills, bold, italics, bullets, no 1st
person pronouns, 1 page
STAR method - CORRECT ANSWER - situations, tasks, actions, results
, for experience section, how will statement benefit employers, begin w action verbs, how helped
past employers succeed, clear + specific
Typical interview questions - CORRECT ANSWER - What's the hardest decision you've
made?
Greatest weakness?
Where do you want to be in five years?
What didn't you like about your previous jobs?
Tell me something about yourself
How do you spend your free time.
How to have confidence in an interview - CORRECT ANSWER - Focus on how you add
value
Emphasize positive values
Highlight strengths
Know how you can be asset
How to polish interview - CORRECT ANSWER - Practice, note nonverbals, improve
speaking voice and language use
Interview media - CORRECT ANSWER - Email
Online
Phone
Video
What to do before phone interview? - CORRECT ANSWER - Know audience, quiet
location, landline, avoid distraction, good connection, positive professional voice, take notes on
names, don't answer immediately, identify self
