Career Portfolio and Resume Answers

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In a résumé, in which category would most likely list the ability to speak a foreign language?

A
professional organizations and certifications
B
skills and strengths
C
education
D
objective
3

When should a career portfolio be prepared?

A
after filling out a job application
B
during a job interview
C
before starting a job search
D
during a job search
5

Select the documents that would be found in a professional career portfolio.

A
résumé
B
cover letter
C
copy of driver’s license
D
birth certificate
E
work samples
F
list of references
G
photo
6

Which of the following are goals of a cover letter?

A
expand on the résumé and introduce something unique about the candidate that helps the candidate stand out
B
demonstrate knowledge about the company and industry
C
list the candidate’s references
D
demonstrate excellent written communication skills
E
provide letters of recommendation
F
discuss hobbies and other personal activities not listed on a résumé
7

A strong résumé is:

A
typed and looks professional.
B
organized.
C
specific and relevant to the job.
D
full of detailed educational employment history.
E
free of spelling and grammar errors.
F
printed on high-quality paper, if not being electronically submitted.
8

Which of the following are goals of a résumé?

A
share information about your personal life
B
discuss bad experiences you had at other jobs
C
demonstrate your qualifications for the position you desire
D
give you the opportunity to share any career goals and objectives you may have
E
prepare you for the possible job interview by highlighting important qualifications
F
describe your family members
G
avoid a job interview
9

In a résumé, which job should you list first in the Employment History section?

A
most recent job
B
most important job
C
job you worked at the longest
D
job you liked best
10

Cover letters also are known as what?

A
letters of application
B
job applications
C
letters of recommendation
D
references
11

Which of the following would be most helpful for you to do in order to prepare for customizing a cover letter? (check all that apply)

A
review the company’s website
B
review the job description
C
review job opportunities at other companies
D
review your list of references
12

Which of the following types of cover letters is the most professional?

A
email cover letter
B
private cover letter
C
informal cover letter
D
formal cover letter
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Work samples should be:

A
work completed by co-workers
B
any work you completed
C
work you completed for fun
D
work you completed and are proud of

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