Business Communication
Media
Job Searching
Resumes/Cover Letters
Interviewing Skills
100
What is one type of nonverbal communication
Facial expressions, gesture and posture, or tone of voice
100
This type of written media is often used to send brief messages between employees within the same company for day to day agenda
Memos
100
Which behavior characteristic to employers value most in employees
Assertive
100
A resume should be how long
One, sometimes two pages
100
A skill that is related to a particular industry is called
A job specific skill
200
The approach that starts with the main idea and follows with supporting evidence is called
Direct approach
200
A powerpoint is considered to be which type of media
Electronic
200
_________ are deeply held beliefs about the importance of certain personal qualities and traits
Values
200
An effective closing paragraph in a cover letter asks for
An interview
200
In what type of interview would you be likely to talk with more than one person at a time
Panel or board interview
300
The three steps to the writing process are
Plan, write, and complete
300
The four types of media are
Oral, written, visual and electronic
300
In which phase of the job search cycle should you select the career field you want to focus on
Prepare for your job search
300
Use a ______ resume layout if you have gaps in your employment history or no formal work experience related to your job target
Skills based
300
A job that suits your current qualifications and interests and that you have a realistic chance of being hired for is called a
Career target
400
People listen at no better than _____ efficiency rate
25%
400
What is the most commonly media for sending brief messages electronically
Email
400
An organizations code of ethics is
A written guidelines of employees to follow based on specific ethical standards and values
400
A job applicant who has a well written resume and cover letter demonstrates
Written communication skills
400
What is the appropriate action to take if you do not receive a notice of the hiring decision by the date indicated by the interviewer
Follow up with a phone call, but do not pressure the interviewer
500
Presenting someone else's words or other creative product as your own is
Plagarism
500
Written media includes
Letters, memos, reports and proposals
500
Employees who posses an inner drive to do their work well have
Strong work ethic
500
Skills that can be used at multiple jobs and in various fields are called
Transferable skills
500
The focus of an interview should be
How your skills and abilities can benefit the employer
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