Q&A Hero

Q: When listing jobs on a chronological résumé, how should the jobs be listed? A. Most recent first B. Most important first C. Most relevant first D. Oldest first E. Longest held first

Q: Discuss the value of networking and effective networking practices.

Q: Discuss ways to "think like an employer" during the interview process.

Q: When seeking candidates, most employers will begin with employee recommendations, making networking an important tool in the job search.

Q: When seeking candidates, most employers will begin their search on large job board sites such as Monster.com and Craigslist.

Q: The career counseling services offered by a college can help with interview techniques.

Q: Personal Twitter feeds will not affect the professional interview process.

Q: If your online profile does not match what is on a résumé, you won't be invited for an interview.

Q: One way to minimize the chance of a candidate being considered careless or disrespectful is to do what? A. Visit career services B. Have a fixed and well planned career path C. Catch errors before the résumé is sent D. Include extensive references E. Ask for information that can be found on the organization's website

Q: Which of the following can a career center offer to a soon-to-be college graduate? A. Help in identifying errors on the résumé B. Help in identifying misspellings on the résumé C. Help in minimizing unprofessional tweets D. Help in job search techniques E. Help in accessing an organizations website

Q: Which of the following is true regarding the use of a candidate's public network site? A. Public network sites that are set to "private" cannot be accessed by an employer. B. Public network sites can only be accessed by an employer with the candidate's permission. C. Public network sites are often searched for background information on a candidate, even without the candidate's permission. D. Public network sites should be shut down before beginning the interview process. E. Public network sites should only be used for networking purposes.

Q: For a new entrant to the work force, which of the following would indicate an ability to problem solve and manage projects? A. Job-search websites B. A well written résumé C. Volunteering D. Membership in a student business organization E. Membership in a professional organization

Q: To learn more about an industry and meet people who work in that industry, which of the following would be most helpful? A. Career fairs B. Trade shows C. Job-search websites D. Career placement office at a university E. Interviewing

Q: Making informal connections with mutually beneficial business contacts is referred to as what? A. Networking B. Job shopping C. Résumé building D. Sourcing E. Interviewing

Q: Explaining how your general potential fits the specific needs of a position is done how? A. Using industry jargon and buzzwords B. Researching companies and industries on job boards C. Networking D. Visiting trade shows E. Customizing the résumé to each specific opening

Q: Understanding what customers and competitors do is a vital step in what? A. Thinking like an employer B. Finding the ideal opportunity C. Writing the story of you D. Researching industries E. Translating potential into specific solutions for the employer

Q: In addition to having the ability to perform the job, what do employers look for in a potential new hire? A. How much money the candidate is asking for B. Ability to start as soon as possible C. Understanding of professionalism D. Past job experience E. Timeliness

Q: When determining how to present yourself to target employers, an effective exercise that helps you develop a résumé is what? A. Writing a list of skills and abilities B. Writing the story of you C. Keeping a list of all potential employers you want to contact D. Determining which stepping stone opportunities will be most effective E. Developing an organizational plan

Q: Many companies judge recruiting success based on quality of hire, which is a term that expresses what? A. A measure of how closely new employees meet the company's needs B. A measure of the performance of the new employee C. A measure of the effectiveness of the hiring process D. A measure of the quality of applicants who applied through employee referral E. A measure of the candidate's perceived ability to fit organizational culture

Q: Being prepared to read a speech is the most effective delivery method when the speaker is nervous and concerned about leaving out important information.

Q: Practicing your presentation boosts your confidence, gives you a more professional demeanor, and lets you verify the operation of your visuals and equipment.

Q: When presenting to people from other cultures, which of the following will help ensure the information is presented in a professional and appropriate manner and is understood by the audience? A. Fewer, more detailed slides B. Handouts that include summary information C. Slides that are bright and colorful to help maintain the audiences interest D. Dimming the lights so the audience can focus on the nonverbal meanings of the message E. Using an interpreter to suggest changes to the content and appearance of the presentation

Q: Which of the following could be considered a back-up plan for the speaker, ensuring a more professional demeanor and increased confidence when things go wrong? A. Anticipating likely questions and objections B. Correctly pronouncing all the words you plan to use C. Being prepared to make a complete presentation if you don't have access to your slides D. Being able to present the material in a natural, confident voice E. Keeping your timing on track

Q: Effective slides should be standalone documents that can be read on their own, without a presenter.

Q: Slide after slide of dense, highly structured bullet points with no visual relief can put an audience to sleep.

Q: Structured slides convey visual and textual message.

Q: Slides improve the quality of a presentation by increasing the audience's ability to absorb and remember information.

Q: Which of the following allows you to instantly change the flow of your presentation in response to audience feedback? A. Slide builds B. Hyperlinks C. Prezi's D. Audio clips E. Video clips

Q: Which of the following is often used to represent profit in the United States, but not in other countries? A. Green B. White C. Blue D. Yellow E. Red

Q: Which of the following is a safe and conservative color often used for the background of electronic presentations? A. Green B. White C. Blue D. Yellow E. Red

Q: Which of the following should be used to complement, but not replace, your textual presentation? A. Hyperlinks B. Audio and visual clips C. Mobile devices D. Slide transitions E. Slide builds

Q: Which of the following should be used to make key presentation points appear on the same slide, but only one at a time? A. Slide transitions B. Decorative animation C. Functional animation D. Hyperlinks E. Slide builds

Q: To demonstrate sequences and procedures, which of the following should be used? A. Slide transitions B. Decorative animation C. Functional animation D. Hyperlinks E. Slide builds

Q: Which of the following refers to motion directly related to your message? A. Slide transitions B. Decorative animation C. Functional animation D. Hyperlinks E. Slide builds

Q: What size font is appropriate for most on-screen presentation slides? A. 10 to 12 point B. 16 to 18 point C. 20 to 24 point D. 28 to 36 point E. 36 to 48 point

Q: When wanting to improve the retention of information on the slide, or stimulate a variety of emotions, what design element should be incorporated? A. Background designs B. Color C. Artwork D. Typeface variety E. Animation

Q: When designing effective slides, which of the following should be avoided? A. Using the slide to replace your words B. Using the slides to highlight only key points C. Using the slides to summarize a message D. Using the slides to signal major shifts in thought E. Using the slides to illustrate concepts

Q: Which of the following is a disadvantage of free form slides? A. Free form slides must have complementary information in the text and the visual. B. Free form slides limit the amount of information delivered at any one time. C. Free form slides do not identify priorities or connections in data. D. Free form slides tend to be dynamic. E. Free form slides require the presenter to convey more of the presentation content and rely on the slide less.

Q: Which of the following is an advantage to using structured slides? A. Structured slides are quick and easy to prepare. B. Structured slides limit the amount of complex data that can be conveyed on one slide. C. Structured slides can be supported by detailed handouts. D. Structured slides have a uniform appearance from slide to slide. E. Structured slides can hold a lot of text in each slide.

Q: When developing a slide presentation for a multi lingual audience, what type of slide presentation might work best? A. Linear B. Prezi C. Free form D. Nonlinear E. PowerPoint

Q: When creating free-form slides, which of the following will help add uniformity and cohesion? A. Bullet points B. Color and font selection C. Titles D. Using the same template E. Authenticity

Q: One way to improve the power of your visual aids and your presentation in general is to do what? A. Keep things simple. B. Alternate between tradition media and new media such as Prezi's. C. Develop a presentation that works both in person, and on webinars. D. Work on performance skills. E. Be passionate about your topic, and convince your audience to be passionate about it as well.

Q: Which of the following work best when developing nonlinear presentations? A. Microsoft PowerPoint B. Apple Keynote C. Whiteboards D. Google Documents E. Prezi

Q: Which of the following is a disadvantage when using visual aids in a presentation? A. Visual aids can detract from the audience's interest in your presentation. B. Visual aids can replace the spoken word. C. Visual aids can add to much variety to the presentation, making the presentation look disjointed and choppy. D. Visual aids can contain too much information, causing the audience to read the visual instead of listening to the speaker. E. Visual aids make it hard for the audience to remember information.

Q: Discuss ways to ensure the presentation ends with a strong close.

Q: Identify and discuss ways to arouse interest in the audience when attempting to get the attention of the audience.

Q: By repeating key ideas often, you improve the chance that the audience will hear your message the way you intended it to be heard.

Q: If you've been successful with the introduction and body of your presentation, your listeners now have the information they need, and the close can become casual and minimal.

Q: If you expect any action to occur as a result of your speech, be sure to identify who is responsible for doing what, and when.

Q: The smaller the group you are presenting to, the more causal the presentation style.

Q: During the close, how do you bolster the audience's confidence in you and your message one last time? A. With a final introduction B. Using strong final remarks C. Ending with clarity and confidence D. Restating your main points E. By announcing the presentation close

Q: In the presentation close, how do you confirm expectations about actions or decisions that will follow the presentation? A. With a final introduction B. Using strong final remarks C. Ending with clarity and confidence D. Restating your main points E. By announcing the presentation close

Q: Which of the following is an advantage of illustrating your ideas with visual aids? A. The message is easier to remember. B. You add a level of credibility to the presentation. C. You allow audience members to connect with each other. D. Visuals allow the audience members to stay on track with the main idea of the presentation. E. Visual aids promote the speaker as an authority figure.

Q: Which of the following will help hold the audience's attention during the presentation? A. Putting your audience in the appropriate emotional state B. Restating your main points C. Assigning tasks to audience members with due dates D. Bolstering the audiences confidence in you and your message E. Illustrating the main ideas with visuals

Q: Which part of the presentation reminds the audience what you want listeners to do or think? A. Introduction B. Final remarks C. When you end with clarity and confidence D. When you restate your main points E. During the presentation close

Q: During the body of the presentation, which of the following would best help keep your audience's attention? A. Show the audience how their needs support the thesis of the presentation. B. Introduce new, difficult to understand subjects so the audience feels they are learning something new. C. Anticipate and answer questions before they are asked. D. Use visual aids sparingly to as not to create a distraction. E. Provide a handout with detailed information before the beginning of the presentation so the audience can take notes and highlight areas of concern.

Q: To link major sections of a presentation, what should be used? A. One or two transitional words B. Complete sentences or paragraphs C. A summary of what has been said and what is to come D. A questions and answer session E. A new handout or other visual aid

Q: When developing the presentation, which of the following allows you to show how ideas are related? A. Transitional words B. Lists C. Headings D. Design clues E. Visual aids

Q: The majority of the presentation time should be devoted to what? A. The introduction B. Arousing interest C. Discussing the main points in your outline D. The question and answer section E. Establishing credentials and qualification

Q: Summarizing the main idea of the presentation during the introduction is a way to do what? A. Arouse interest B. Validate your qualifications C. Connect ideas that will be presented later in the presentation D. Remind the audience what is going to be most important E. Preview the message

Q: Which of the following will help build your credibility with the audience? A. Ask a question that will get the audience thinking B. Unite the audience around a common goal C. Share an intriguing or unexpected detail D. Tell them how they will benefit from listening to you E. Tell a compelling story

Q: The section of the presentation that established your credibility and prepares listeners for insights you have to share is called what? A. The purpose B. The scope C. The introduction D. The attention-getting device E. The preview of the message

Q: When preparing your message for your audience, which of the following will have the least effect on the adaptation process? A. The size of the audience B. The scope of the presentation C. The subject of the presentation D. The purpose of the presentation E. The venue for the presentation

Q: Discuss the steps in preparing a detailed planning outline and how to convert it to a simpler speaking outline.

Q: Discuss how to choose and develop your approach when planning presentations.

Q: A great way to capture and keep the audience's attention is to integrate storytelling wherever possible.

Q: The scope of the presentation will be defined by the key points you want to make.

Q: Working within time constraints can help you focus on the most essential points of your message that are important to the audience.

Q: A Prezi is a dynamic, nonlinear presentation tool suitable for technical discussions and speeches.

Q: Presentations require the speaker to think on their feet, grasp complex business issues and handle challenging situations–all attributes needed for promotions.

Q: Which of the following is not a step in the planning of a presentation? A. Inviting audience members B. Choosing your approach C. Limiting the scope D. Defining the main idea E. Analyzing the situation

Q: When developing a speaking outline, which of the following should be left out? A. Numbered cards or pages B. Delivery cues C. Condensed points D. Bibliography and source notes E. Highlighted key words and phrases

Q: When planning a presentation to seek collaboration, how should information be organized? A. By comparison B. By importance C. Based on conclusions and recommendations D. Using broad categories E. Based on the sequence of events

Q: When planning a presentation on routine information that is 10 minutes or less, which approach should be used? A. Nonlinear B. Direct C. Storytelling D. Persuasive E. Indirect

Q: Which of the following is not a factor when determining how much information is given the scope of the presentation? A. Number of members in the audience B. Time needed for the introduction C. Demonstrations D. Questions E. Videos

Q: To ensure your presentation will hold the audience's attention and fit within the time frame allotted, which of the following should be considered? A. Time of day the presentation will be given B. Purpose of the presentation C. Anticipated questions D. Key points E. Scope

Q: To keep the audience's attention and convince them your message is relevant, what should be incorporated through the planning process? A. Interactive slides B. Engaging video C. An opportunity for questions and answers D. A consistent use of the "you" attitude E. Limiting the scope to 3 main ideas

Q: Which of the following will help develop a clear idea of the main idea you want to share with the audience? A. Lists with bullet points B. Surveying the audience C. Writing a one sentence summary that links the purpose to the audience frame of reference D. Determine time limits E. Prepare the slide deck with one idea on each slide

Q: Which of the following presentation structures allow the presenter the option to move between topics and level of detail in no particular order? A. Webcasts B. Nonlinear presentations C. Podcast D. Back channeling E. Linear presentations

Q: Which of the following best describes a linear presentation? A. Linear presentations build the message point by point and end with a conclusion following logical steps. B. Linear presentations are given before a live audience with a question and answer opportunity. C. Linear presentations use a backchannel such as Twitter. D. Linear presentations show complicated relationships between multiple ideas. E. Linear presentations are best developed with interactive slide software such as Prezi.