Bus 209 Ch 12 Quiz

29 August 2022
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Which of the following is NOT something your professional network can do for​ you?
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Earn an employer's respect during an interview
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What is at the core of your professional​ brand?
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a brand message
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A chronological résumé is best suited for which type of​ applicants?
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Those who have extensive work experience in the specified field
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A combined​ résumé fuses which two methods of​ organization?
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Chronological and functional
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Which applicant is the functional​ résumé style best suited​ for?
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Students who have just graduated
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After​ graduation, you are one unit short of an emphasis in business communication to accompany your​ Bachelor's degree in​ Economics, but you have no intention of completing it in the future. What is the proper way to record this situation on your​ résumé?
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Bachelor of Arts, Economics
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One way to convince an employer that you will be effective in an international work environment is to add a section called​ "_____" to your réésuméé.
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International Expertise and Understanding
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What is an elevator pitch designed to​ do?
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Convey your value and start a deeper conversation with a potential employer
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In which document would you use the​ "AIDA" pattern?
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a sales message
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In the opening sentence of a solicited cover letter​, how could you gain the​ reader's attention?
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Name the job that you are applying for
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The body paragraph of your cover letter should​ _____.
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demonstrate specific skills that qualify you for this particular position
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Which method of delivering a cover letter is NOT​ appropriate?
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Facebook post
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Which of the following should you NOT do in the closing paragraph of your cover​ letter?
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Describe your job specific skills
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If you have not heard from an employer​ _____ after the application submission​ deadline, it is appropriate to contact​ him/her to inquire about your application status.
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seven to ten days
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During which type of interview would you be expected to create a sample business​ email?
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action interview
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During which type of interview would you find yourself in a room with several applicants at the same​ time?
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group interview
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During which type of interview would you find yourself alone in a room with a search​ committee?
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panel interview
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During which type of interview would you Skype with a potential​ employer?
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virtual interview
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Which of the following is NOT something a behavioral question is designed to determine during an​ interview?
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your social media expertise
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Because you will have only a few minutes with a recruiter at a career​ fair, you should do all of the following EXCEPT​ _____.
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negotiating a higher starting salary
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Many interviewers ask candidates if they have any questions of their own. Which of the questions below would be an effective one for a candidate to​ ask?
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is there any reason why I might not be considered for the job?
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One way of answering a behavioral interview question is called the​ "STAR" method. What does the​ "STAR" acronym stand​ for?
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SITUATION, TASK, ACTION, AND RESULT
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Within​ _____ after an​ interview, send a​ thank-you message expressing your genuine appreciation for the time people took out of their busy schedules to meet with you.
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24 hours
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​Typically, _____after an​ interview, it is appropriate for you to inquire about the status of the position and communicate your continued interest.
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two weeks
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Which of the following is the most appropriate way to withdraw from a job search after accepting another​ offer?
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Make a telephone call to the hiring manager you met previously