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Portfolio Activity: Writing a Résumé — Unit test Answers

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The best way to start a statement on your résumé is with _____.

A
“I” or “My”
B
a noun
C
an active verb
D
an adjective
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Kaleb is interested in working at the home improvement store, and they asked him to provide references. A good reference for Kaleb would be his _____.

A
grandfather
B
basketball coach
C
best friend since 3rd grade
D
cousin
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Which of the following guidelines about maintaining a network is false?

A
Participate in career fairs
B
Use business cards when meeting new people
C
End network relationships after you find a job
D
Communicate with your network using the Internet
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A very plain-looking résumé designed to be delivered via e-mail or an online e-form is a _______.

A
Print résumé
B
Web résumé
C
Electronic résumé
D
Scannable résumé
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Match the association type with the person that best fits the description: online association

A
the woman you met on the bus
B
your best friend
C
the president of your gardening club
D
someone who is active in your favorite Internet chat room
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Which one of the following words is NOT an action verb?

A
trained
B
tested
C
designed
D
happy
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During this stage of résumé review, résumés are quickly scanned to eliminate as many candidates as possible:

A
Stage 1
B
Stage 2
C
Stage 3
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Which of the following is a “DO” regarding scannable résumés?

A
It should have parentheses to separate numbers
B
It should have lots of graphic images
C
It should be written in a simple, standard font
D
It should have columns to separate sections
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Which of the following is an Internet job search “do”?

A
Post your résumé without considering your privacy
B
Pay attention to all directions before responding to job postings
C
Assume that e-mail is informal, private, or temporary
D
Take a passive role during your online job search
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When should you write a functional (skills) résumé?

A
When you work history does not have obvious gaps.
B
When you are making a career change.
C
When your most recent job is similar to the one you are applying to.
D
When you are applying to a very traditional company.
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Having a funny voicemail message is a good idea, because it shows the employer your sense of humor.

A
T
B
F
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If you are interested in working for a specific company, what type of job site should you look at for opening?

A
Geographic specific site
B
Industry specific site
C
Company site
D
General job site
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After submitting a résumé by mail, how long should you wait before following up with an employer?

A
1 day
B
2-3 days
C
1 week
D
2 weeks
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List and explain three ways you can make your reference’s job easy.

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In case you have to complete an application on site, you want to make sure you have your completed Personal Fact Sheet.

A
T
B
F

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