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Business Communication

Q: Long paragraphs are generally more effective than lists.
Q: A cover letter tells an employer that you are interested in and qualified for a position.
Q: Posting your rsum online is becoming more popular.
Q: Which of the following is the most effective way to shorten a sentence? A. Avoid redundancies B. Avoid using commas C. Use the passive voice instead of the active D. Use camouflaged verbs E. Use hedging sentences
Q: A well written heading allows the reader to understand the heading without reading the support material.
Q: It has become common to post your rsum online at various job sites such as Monster, CareerBuilder, Yahoo, and others.
Q: Which of the following is true for writing concise sentences? A. All relative pronouns should be eliminated from sentences to minimize confusion. B. Using infinitives to replace phrases is grammatically incorrect. C. Longer words usually make a sentence easier to read and understand. D. Double modifiers are easy to understand and make a sentence more concise. E. The subject and predicate of a sentence should be placed as close together as possible.
Q: Informative headings give the reader context and may point to a conclusion or recommendation.
Q: You should avoid weak verbs such as attempted, hoped, and tried when writing a rsum.
Q: You should not include personal information such as marital status or ethnicity on your rsum.
Q: In order to improve readability, what should be avoided? A. Keeping sentences uniform in length B. Using bullets to organize information C. Writing short paragraphs D. Using lists to clarify points E. Adding headings and subheadings
Q: When submitting an electronic rsum, send it as an email attachment.
Q: You must always proofread your rsum for spelling, grammar, and format.
Q: Identify the five ways to develop paragraphs and discuss when each method would be most beneficial.
Q: Which of the following gives the reader some context and may point to a conclusion offered in the section? A. Heading B. Subheading C. Major heading D. Descriptive heading E. Informative heading
Q: When writing a rsum, it is essential that you use language that targets the job posting.
Q: A well-written rsum and cover letter will make you stand out from thousands of job applicants.
Q: Discuss key elements to consider when organizing a coherent paragraph.
Q: Which of the following identifies subject matter without suggesting anything more? A. Heading B. Subheading C. Major heading D. Descriptive heading E. Informative heading
Q: Use different typefaces in one or two sizes including bullets and indentations to clarify the organization of information in your rsum.
Q: Employers prefer chronological rsums.
Q: A well written paragraph will contain a variety of ideas.
Q: Which of the following indicates subsections within a major section of a document? A. Heading B. Subheading C. Major heading D. Descriptive heading E. Informative heading
Q: Often, applicants are rejected due to poorly written rsums.
Q: Many companies have an applicant tracking system which will search rsums for keywords.
Q: Transitions can be developed using illustration, cause and effect or problem and solution.
Q: Which of the following tells the reader about the content of the section that follows? A. Heading B. Subheading C. Major heading D. Descriptive heading E. Informative heading
Q: It is unlikely that you will be hired on what is listed in your rsum alone.
Q: Unified paragraphs present ideas in a logically connected way.
Q: Using a list can be more effective than conventional sentences and paragraphs because lists allow the writer to do what? A. Slow down the reading process B. Minimize the impact of controversial information C. Require careful review of key points D. Increase the depth of the document E. Simplify complex subjects
Q: The purpose of a rsum is to get an interview.
Q: A paragraph that uses examples or demonstrates a main idea uses what technique for paragraph development? A. Illustration B. Comparison or contrast C. Cause and effect D. Classification E. Problem and solution
Q: Discuss a host's responsibility when dining with a guest.
Q: Recruiters typically spend less than one minute looking at each rsum during the initial screening of applications.
Q: A transition that indicates a time sequence would use which of the following choices? A. That is, as I mentioned earlier B. After, when, meanwhile C. In this case, for instance D. Yet, conversely, nevertheless E. Because, accordingly, as a result
Q: What is business etiquette and why is it important?
Q: Words or phrases that are so common they have lost their power to communicate are called what? A. Abstract words B. Concrete words C. Clichés D. Buzzwords E. Jargon
Q: The best rsum is tailored to show how your education and work experience have prepared you for a specific job.
Q: How does business etiquette differ from social etiquette?
Q: Which of the following is an advantage of using transitions? A. Transitions allow for simple sentences. B. Transitions represent common ties in unrelated thoughts together. C. Transitions allow the reader to follow point by point. D. Transitions result in unified paragraphs. E. Transitions make the writing more believable and professional.
Q: Which of the following is a specialized language for a particular profession or industry? A. Abstract words B. Concrete words C. Clichés D. Buzzwords E. Jargon
Q: When you develop your rsum, you should focus on how your work background and education have prepared you for future jobs.
Q: Discuss the organization and content of a thank-you letter for an interview.
Q: What technique for paragraph development focuses on the reasons for something? A. Problem and solution B. Classification C. Cause and effect D. Comparison or contrast E. Illustration
Q: Which of the following is a term or phrase associated with a cultural change? A. Abstract words B. Concrete words C. Clichés D. Buzzwords E. Jargon
Q: Your rsum should summarize your work history and qualifications for a job.
Q: When showing how a general idea is broken into specific categories, how should a paragraph be developed? A. Using problem and solution B. Using classification C. Using cause and effect D. Using comparison or contrast E. Using illustration
Q: Define business casual.
Q: To aid the understanding on the part of the audience, what types of words should be used? A. Clichés B. Strong, precise words C. Familiar words D. Jargon E. Buzzwords
Q: When interviewing, you should avoid asking questions about what topics?
Q: Words such as "similarly", "likewise" and "still" indicates what type of transition? A. Additional detail B. Comparison C. Cause and effect D. Illustration E. Condition
Q: Words that express thoughts clearly tend to be what types of words? A. Jargon B. Concrete words C. Strong, precise words D. Abstract words E. Nouns
Q: How should you dress when participating in a video interview?
Q: Define a good organizational fit.
Q: To develop a strong business message, which word choices should be avoided? A. Jargon B. Abstractions C. Strong words D. Familiar words E. Buzzwords
Q: Why are video interviews becoming increasingly popular?
Q: Words that are broad and encompass a category of ideas are called what? A. Abstract words B. Concrete words C. Clichés D. Buzzwords E. Denotative words
Q: List at least four questions you can ask an interviewer.
Q: Which of the following creates a visual aid indicating the relationship between ideas? A. Storyteller's tour B. Questions and answer chain C. Journalistic approach D. Brainstorming E. Mind mapping
Q: What is the purpose of a stress interview?
Q: What is the importance of researching an organization before the interview?
Q: Errors of grammar of usage may result in which of the following? A. An opportunity for a rewrite B. There are no consequences if the idea is well developed C. The need to impress the reader with other aspects of professionalism D. A better understanding of jargon and buzzwords E. The loss of credibility with the audience
Q: When attempting to distill major thoughts from unorganized information, what approach might be most effective? A. Question and answer chain B. Journalistic approach C. Mind mapping D. Brainstorming E. Storyteller's tour
Q: Describe the STAR format for answering behavioral interview questions.
Q: What are characteristics of an appropriate closing paragraph for an application letter?
Q: When should you begin to compose the first draft of a business message? A. When subject matter is determined B. When audience is identified C. When research is complete D. When you have determined how to adapt to a specific audience E. As soon as the writing effort is assigned to you.
Q: Generating as many ideas as you can without stopping to criticize or organize them is called what? A. Storyteller's tour B. Questions and answer chain C. Journalistic approach D. Brainstorming E. Mind mapping
Q: What type of interview is based on the theory that past behavior predicts future performance?
Q: What factors should you consider when writing the body of an application letter?
Q: Develop a scenario where a passive voice would be appropriate to use, identifying reasons for using the passive voice.
Q: The overall subject of a message is called what? A. Unifier B. Main idea C. Handle D. Topic E. Organizational cue
Q: Discuss six methods a writer can use to create a conversational tone in a business message.
Q: What should you keep in mind when composing the opening for an application letter?
Q: Which of the following is not affected by good organization of a message? A) The audience's understanding of the message B) The acceptance of the message C) The time the writer spends crafting the message D) The time the audience spends reading the message E) The technology used to produce the message
Q: List five of the top ten "pet peeves" that recruiters listed as issues when reading rsums.
Q: Define the difference between solicited cover letters and unsolicited cover letters.
Q: When faced with the need to convey complex ideas and relationships quickly, what combination of channel and medium would be most effective? Why?
Q: If you don't feel comfortable making hand gestures during a presentation, grip the lectern lightly.
Q: What are the characteristics of the direct organizational plan in a solicited cover letter?
Q: Discuss the advantages and disadvantage of using a combination of a written medium and a digital channel of communication.
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