Q&A Hero

Q: If you recently graduated from college and are seeking an entry-level position, your rsum should a. be one page long unless your circumstances are unusual. b. be at least two pages long to include your complete job history. c. emphasize your personal history rather than your education. d. make strengths out of any minor weaknesses.

Q: The purpose of writing a thank-you note after an interview is to sell yourself again.

Q: To create audience-focus message, companies structure messages to include teasers, orientations and summaries.

Q: How long do employers spend reviewing rsums? a. An hour. b. 15 minutes. c. 30 minutes. d. 60 seconds.

Q: Although Google prides itself on timely communication, it has reported employers taking up to four weeks to contact candidates.

Q: Which of the following can be used to conduct on-the-job training by providing content as workers perform tasks? A. Gamification B. Wearable technology C. Augmented reality D. Mobile podcasting E. Mobile blogging

Q: When evaluating the content of the message, what should the proofreader consider? A. Who will actually read the message B. That the message is accurate, relevant and complete based on audience needs C. That the message contains all the major ideas the writer wanted to include D. Spelling and grammar are correct E. First impression of the document for the audience

Q: Your rsum should be designed to a. show your creativity and problem-solving capabilities. b. focus on your skills, references, and education. c. help you network to identify open positions. d. get you an interview.

Q: When evaluating your performance after a job interview, think of more effective responses to questions that you answered unsatisfactorily.

Q: Which of the following can increase audience interaction and engagement on a corporate website? A. Gamification B. Augmented reality C. Wearable technology D. Mobile blogging E. Cloud based services

Q: After proofreading to ensure overall goals are accomplished, what should the second round of proofreading consider? A. Deadlines B. Spelling and grammar C. Overall tone D. Audience location E. Clarity and conciseness

Q: Out of courtesy, always request permission before entering someone's cubicle.

Q: You may research salaries in your job field by using Internet sites such as www.salary.com.

Q: Which of the following links social networking to a physical corporate presence? A. Augmented reality B. Location-based services C. Mobile blogging D. Cloud based services E. Mobile podcasting

Q: When revising for digital formats, what should receive special attention during the revision process? A. Audience needs B. Audience location C. Headings and subheading D. Spelling, grammar and clarity E. Use of compatible technology

Q: Personal gifts such as jewelry or perfume are appropriate only for business clients, not for colleagues.

Q: Always prepare a list of ten questions to ask during an interview.

Q: Which of the following is true when creating content for social media? A. Companies can develop posts without fear of criticism from the public. B. Spelling and grammar are not as important. C. All posts are honest and trustworthy because it is easier to verify information. D. Employees can be fired for content on personal media sites. E. Clever, witty headlines attract a larger audience than short, bland headlines.

Q: Which of the following can help determine the scope of the revision process? A. The medium and nature of the message B. The audience and the medium used C. The audience and the nature of the message D. Available time and skill level E. Available time and location of the audience

Q: When answering a question during a group interview, focus on the person who asked the question.

Q: One of the appeals of social media is what? A. The feeling of conversation B. Less need to traditional writing conventions C. The ability to create large volumes of content inexpensively and quickly D. Being able to say whatever you want on social media without anyone knowing who you are E. The high level of control over the message

Q: When proofreading, which of the following should be accomplished on the first round of proofreading? A. Spelling and grammar B. Overall tone C. Ensuring overall goals are accomplished D. Clarity E. Conciseness

Q: It is illegal for an interviewer to ask if you are married.

Q: It helps to video tape yourself answering questions during a "mock" interview.

Q: Discuss issues to consider when distributing your message.

Q: If questioned about your salary requirements during an interview, you should state a broad range based on the position and responsibilities.

Q: Wear brightly colored clothing that helps you stand out during a job interview so the interviewer will remember you and your qualifications.

Q: Describe concerns with distributing messages using digital communications.

Q: Which of the following will be most affected by deadlines and due dates? A. Cost B. Location C. Convenience D. Time E. Security

Q: As part of the interview process, you may be asked to answer case questions which may be complex and take between 20-40 minutes.

Q: Check the classified ads, library sources, Internet sources, and your college career service to learn what a reasonable salary range for a particular position would be.

Q: When determining delivery of a message, a general rule of thumb is "the sooner the better."

Q: When determining delivery of a document, which of the following should take nonverbal communication into consideration? A. Cost B. Location C. Convenience D. Time E. Security

Q: You should take detailed notes during a job interview to help you remember specific topics.

Q: It is wise to explore analysts' ratings and customers' reviews about a specific company prior to applying for the job.

Q: When determining how to distribute a message, you should choose the method that is most convenient for the audience.

Q: When a large file needs to be sent to the reader, what factor will help determine the delivery method? A. Cost B. Location C. Audience convenience D. Time E. Security

Q: If the interviewer addresses you by your first name, then you can begin using the interviewer's first name.

Q: In today's business world it is okay to wear jeans and a nice shirt to an interview.

Q: To encourage the audience to view attachments, they should be attached as a PDF file.

Q: Discuss examples of problems that might have occurred during the production of a document.

Q: You must present yourself well during an employment interview.

Q: Some companies may have restrictions on distribution methods based on what? A. Cost B. Location C. Convenience D. Time E. Security and privacy

Q: Discuss six tips for effective proofreading.

Q: After you have thoroughly researched the potential employer, you should bring up key facts during the interview only if they flow naturally into the conversation.

Q: You should keep your cover letter to one page in length.

Q: A document that is online must be printed to use effective proofreading techniques.

Q: You should treat a job interview as an opportunity to promote yourself and your qualifications.

Q: A cover letter is a sales letter where you sell yourself and your qualifications to a prospective employer.

Q: Making limited use of white space in and around the text can dramatically improve readability on mobile screens.

Q: Phrases such as "future plans" "refer back" and "basic fundamentals" are all considered what? A. Unnecessary words and phrases B. Long words and phrases C. Redundancies D. Double modifiers E. Correct usage

Q: A job interview helps the organization learn more about the applicant and investigate any issues raised by the applicant's rsum.

Q: Include your phone number and email address in the first paragraph of your cover letter or in the closing lines below your name and signature.

Q: One way to improve the proofreading process is to proofread the writing after a period of time has passed since completing the writing process.

Q: Which of the following will improve the clarity of a document? A. Rewriting hedge sentences B. Deleting unnecessary words and phrases C. Replacing long words and phrases D. Eliminating redundancies E. Rewriting "it is" or "there are" starters

Q: In closing your cover letter, always ask for an interview.

Q: An application letter should close with a respectful request for a personal interview.

Q: To help find errors "in plain sight" the proofreader should stay focused and vigilant.

Q: What is the goal when editing for conciseness? A. To impose parallelism B. To make sure the document is as clear and easy to read as possible C. To make sure the document is grammatically correct D. To shorten the message by removing unnecessary words E. To make sure the overall feel of the document is appropriate for a given audience

Q: When writing a cover letter, your opening should be short, interesting, and reader-oriented.

Q: Because the cover letter is a persuasive letter making a strong case for you as a job candidate, you should start most sentences with "I."

Q: When proofreading, a reader should look for mistakes in design and layout in addition to production errors.

Q: Phrases such as "the above mentioned," "the former," "the latter," and "the aforementioned" are examples of what? A. Camouflaged verbs B. Reworded noun sequences C. Dangling modifiers D. Hedge sentences E. Awkward references

Q: The body of an application letter should highlight your strongest qualifications and show how they can benefit the employer.

Q: When writing as a group, which of the following is true regarding proofreading? A. Proofreading becomes easier as each team member proofreads the work of other team members B. Proofreading becomes easier as each team member proofreads with a different focus C. Proofreading becomes more difficult as each team member uses a different set of proofreading rules D. Proofreading becomes more difficult as different software packages are not always compatible E. Proofreading is generally done by one person who looks for all errors, without consideration for who wrote each section

Q: A hedge sentence avoids what type of writing issue? A. Overly long sentences B. Parallelism C. Absolute or definitive statements D. Dangling modifiers E. Long noun sequences

Q: Cover letters may be sent as email attachments in addition to your rsum.

Q: Breaking up long sentences is an example of what type of proofreading? A. Revising for clarity B. Revising for conciseness C. Revising for tone D. Revising for organization E. Revising for readability

Q: If you use the same rsum when applying to more than one employer, you should use the same cover letter as well.

Q: Use the direct organizational plan when writing a solicited application letter.

Q: A letter written to an organization that has not advertised a vacancy is called a solicited application letter.

Q: When imposing parallelism in writing, what should a writer pay special attention to? A. Making definitive statements about a topic B. Expressing similar ideas with the same grammatical structure C. Breaking up overly long sentences D. Modifying nouns and verbs with modifiers E. Keeping the subject and predicate of a sentence as close together as possible

Q: Discuss four techniques to improve the readability of a message.

Q: When responding to a job-vacancy ad that does not identify the name of the hiring company, use a personalized salutation, complete with courtesy title.

Q: Even if you don't include a photograph with your printed rsums, you should include one if you post your rsum on a personalized webpage.

Q: When editing for clarity, what aspects of the writing should be carefully considered? A. The type(s) of headings used B. Whether lists use bullets or numbers, and are parallel in nature C. The length of paragraphs, and the inclusion of paragraphs with various lengths D. The content, organization and tone of the message are as professional as possible E. The message is as clear and concise as possible

Q: Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of short, medium and long sentences.

Q: If you are writing an unsolicited application letter, your opening should get to the point quickly.

Q: Video rsums are a good way to show more of your personality.

Q: What is the goal when editing for clarity? A. Ensuring parallelism B. Ensuring readers understand the intended meaning after reading a sentence once C. There is a variety of sentence lengths D. The most important ideas have the most room E. Narratives are replaced with lists wherever possible