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Portfolio Activity: Writing a Résumé — Unit test Answers

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After submitting a résumé electronically, how long should you wait before following up with an employer?

A
1-2 days
B
1-2 weeks
C
2-3 days
D
4-5 days
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Which of the following is an Internet job search “don’t”?

A
Use all types of job sites
B
Apply for jobs that you are not qualified for
C
Take advantage of the special features available on job sites
D
Customize your cover letter and résumé
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When compiling a reference list, you should always _____.

A
verify what the reference will say
B
ask permission before listing a reference
C
thank them for their help
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is a “DON’T” regarding scannable résumés?

A
Print on white paper with black ink
B
Use special characters like italics and underlining
C
Add spaces before and after slashes
D
Use a clean and neat overall format
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During this stage of résumé review, employers use the résumé to guide interview questions:

A
Stage 1
B
Stage 2
C
Stage 3
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Marissa is going back to work after taking 10 years off to raise her children. She is starting her job search process and is trying to write a new résumé so that she can apply to jobs. What résumé format should Marissa use?

A
Chronological
B
Functional
C
Web
D
Electronic
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Which of the following would be the least effective reference?

A
Your boss at your part-time job
B
Your grandfather who is a small business owner
C
Your neighbor for whom you do odd jobs
D
Your guidance counselor
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Why is it important to maintain network relationships, even after you have found a job?

A
You never know when you are going to have to find a new job.
B
You can return the favor by helping network members with career advice and job leads.
C
You will remain informed and connected to people in your field.
D
All of the above
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Which of the following statements best describes a person’s accomplishments following the résumé writing guidelines?

A
Coordinated school’s student-body elections and reduced final ballot processing time by 30%
B
My duties included organizing the student-body elections and processing ballots
C
I was in charge of the school’s student-body elections and ballot processing
D
Processed a lot of ballots quicker than the previous year
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Alison knows e-mail is an important form of communication when seeking employment. She is going to create an e-mail account for her job search communications. Which of the following e-mail addresses would be most appropriate for Alison to use?

A
stud_ali@yahoo.com
B
blueeyedqt@yahoo.com
C
rebelprince86@yahoo.com
D
alison.s@yahoo.com
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“Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in management?”The above statement is taken from a job advertisement. If Jessica is tailoring her résumé to this advertisement, which of the following words should she include, because it is most likely a keyword?

A
looking
B
rewarding
C
opportunity
D
management
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Match the association type with the person that best fits the description: opportunistic association

A
your favorite teacher
B
the president of your gardening club
C
your best friend
D
the man you met while walking your dog
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Which of the following statements about electronic résumés is false?

A
Directions for submitting electronic résumés should be followed carefully.
B
Many companies only use electronically submitted or emailed résumés.
C
Electronic résumés should be typed in a standard word processing program.
D
Electronic résumés should be saved in HTML format.
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In the above objective, an applicant is describing the kind of job they're interested in. What part of the sentence describes the qualifications the applicant has to offer?

Question illustration
A
full time work
B
administrative assistant position
C
communication and organization skills
D
none of the above
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Scannable résumés are:

A
Written by hand and then scanned
B
Typed on a typewriter
C
Created in a word-processing program
D
Recorded using voice scanning technology
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The primary purpose of the résumé is to _____.

A
obtain interviews
B
practice stating your skills
C
prepare for a follow up interview
D
provide your network with information
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What is the purpose of the qualifications section of a résumé?

A
To provide an employer with the applicant’s contact information
B
To highlight why the applicant is the perfect candidate for the position
C
To give an employer an overview of the applicant’s education history
D
To state the type of work the applicant is seeking
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The Internet can be used to:

A
Research potential employers
B
Post résumés
C
Search for job leads
D
All of the above
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The information included in a résumé should always relate to the job objective; if it isn’t related, it shouldn’t be included.

A
T
B
F
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Employers prefer to hire someone who has been referred to them, rather than a complete stranger.

A
T
B
F

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