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Choose all items that represent characteristics of a career portfolio.

A
created from information obtained from a resume
B
contains physical and/or digital data
C
maintained by an employer for each employee
D
is a collection of information about one's education, work experience, skills, and accomplishments
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Choose all items that represent characteristics of a functional resume.

A
based on data obtained from a career portfolio
B
lists prior positions held in chronological order
C
contains data relevant to the position for which you are applying
D
lists prior positions held in reverse chronological order
E
highlights job roles and skills rather than positions held
F
is usually much longer than a reverse chronological resume
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Choose all items that represent characteristics of a work samples.

A
provides examples of creative work such as writing, film, or art
B
is always in a digital format
C
can be referenced in your resume and taken to job interviews
D
is well organized and easy for a potential employer to find and digest
4

Choose all the items that represent potential ways to find a job opening.

A
friends, family, and social network
B
career center or job fair
C
online search
D
company website
E
newspapers and other publications
5

Choose all items that represent characteristics of a cover letter:

A
asks for an interview for a specific job
B
lists prior positions held
C
is brief – never longer than one page
D
is required at job fairs
E
demonstrates enthusiasm and knowledge of the company and position
6

Choose all items that represent features of the job application process.

A
Certain aspects of the process are governed by federal laws.
B
Discrimination based on age, disability, race, color, religion, national origin, or sex is not regulated by law.
C
Different states have their own laws governing aspects of the process.
D
Drug screening and criminal background checks are forbidden by federal law.
E
Employers may offer an online application process.
7

Choose all items that represent important job interview considerations.

A
Always wear a suit to a job interview.
B
Avoid odors others may find unpleasant (perfume, cigarette smoke).
C
Cover up piercings and tattoos.
D
Find out what the dress expectations are.
E
Wear jeans to an interview because it is always acceptable.
8

Choose all items that represent essential items to bring to an interview.

A
relevant work samples
B
notebook with questions to ask
C
copies of resume and personal references
D
camera
E
phone number of the contact person
F
several passport-sized photos
9

Choose all items that represent essential tasks to do after an interview is over.

A
Send copies of the resume and cover letter.
B
Construct a career portfolio.
C
Ask about next steps and the best way to communicate.
D
Phone each person interviewed.
E
Send a follow-up email within 24 hours.
F
Submit the job application.
10

Choose all items that represent characteristics of a career portfolio.

A
created from information obtained from a resume
B
contains physical and/or digital data
C
maintained by an employer for each employee
D
is a collection of information about one's education, work experience, skills, and accomplishments
11

Choose all items that represent characteristics of a functional resume.

A
based on data obtained from a career portfolio
B
lists prior positions held in chronological order
C
contains data relevant to the position for which you are applying
D
lists prior positions held in reverse chronological order
E
highlights job roles and skills rather than positions held
F
is usually much longer than a reverse chronological resume
12

Choose all items that represent characteristics of a work samples.

A
provides examples of creative work such as writing, film, or art
B
is always in a digital format
C
can be referenced in your resume and taken to job interviews
D
is well organized and easy for a potential employer to find and digest
13

Choose all the items that represent potential ways to find a job opening.

A
friends, family, and social network
B
career center or job fair
C
online search
D
company website
E
newspapers and other publications
14

Choose all items that represent characteristics of a cover letter:

A
asks for an interview for a specific job
B
lists prior positions held
C
is brief – never longer than one page
D
is required at job fairs
E
demonstrates enthusiasm and knowledge of the company and position
15

Choose all items that represent features of the job application process.

A
Certain aspects of the process are governed by federal laws.
B
Discrimination based on age, disability, race, color, religion, national origin, or sex is not regulated by law.
C
Different states have their own laws governing aspects of the process.
D
Drug screening and criminal background checks are forbidden by federal law.
E
Employers may offer an online application process.
16

Choose all items that represent important job interview considerations.

A
Always wear a suit to a job interview.
B
Avoid odors others may find unpleasant (perfume, cigarette smoke).
C
Cover up piercings and tattoos.
D
Find out what the dress expectations are.
E
Wear jeans to an interview because it is always acceptable.
17

Choose all items that represent essential items to bring to an interview.

A
relevant work samples
B
notebook with questions to ask
C
copies of resume and personal references
D
camera
E
phone number of the contact person
F
several passport-sized photos
18

Choose all items that represent essential tasks to do after an interview is over.

A
Send copies of the resume and cover letter.
B
Construct a career portfolio.
C
Ask about next steps and the best way to communicate.
D
Phone each person interviewed.
E
Send a follow-up email within 24 hours.
F
Submit the job application.

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