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Portfolio Activity: Writing a Résumé — Unit test Answers

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Shannon is incredibly nervous about applying for a job, and she is concerned that her nerves will make a bad impression on her prospective employer. What are some things Shannon can do to help her appear confident?

Answer:

Even though Shannon may not feel confident, she can give the impression of confidence by standing up straight, smiling, dressing well, and focusing her nervous tension.

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Electronic résumés should be saved as a ____ document.

A
.text
B
Plain Text
C
Text Only
D
Any of the above

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