Question 1 (1 point)
Which of the following could be found in a
portfolio?
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a
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club/organization applications
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b
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handouts from a class
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c
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research papers
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d
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copies of emails with a former
employee
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Question 2 (1 point)
What is one major change that résumé
distribution has undergone in recent decades?
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a
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In the past, résumés were
approximately five pages long. Now, they are generally only one to two pages
long.
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b
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In the past, job seekers résumés typed
on expensive paper and submitted them by mail or in person. Now, they are
often submitted online.
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c
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In the past, résumés included work
samples, similar to a portfolio. Now, they are a short summary of one's
accomplishments, skills, and background.
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d
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In the past, job seekers submitted
résumés only at the time of an interview. Now, job seekers submit them at the
time of application.
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Question 3 (1 point)
Credentials are an official verification, from
an accredited source, attesting to capability.
True
False
Question 4 (3 points)
Match the terms to their definition.
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Column A
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1.
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evidence
of one's claim to authority or competence, such as a diploma, degree,
certification, or license:
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evidence of one's claim to authority or competence, such
as a diploma, degree, certification, or license
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2.
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a
collection of skills, body of work, or creative samples used to showcase
one's abilities and accomplishments:
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a collection of skills, body of work, or creative samples
used to showcase one's abilities and accomplishments
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3.
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an
official verification, from an accredited source, attesting to capability:
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an official verification, from an accredited source,
attesting to capability
</span>
</span>
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Column B
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<span>a.
</span>portfolio
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b. credential
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<span>b.
</span>certification
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Question 5 (1 point)
A short summary of one's skills, educational
background, employment history and accomplishments is a résumé.
True
False
Question 6 (1 point)
Which of the following résumé statements is
most effective?
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a
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used expertise in data entry
software, analyzed progress of energy conservation in green energy plants
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b
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proficient in Excel, Word, Visio,
Publisher, and PowerPoint
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c
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certified in Microsoft Office
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d
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have experience entering data into
Microsoft Word and Excel
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Question 7 (1 point)
Why might one pursue a certification?
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a
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to assure one's qualifications to
do a task or job
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b
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to avoid doing classroom or
practical work
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c
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to ensure employment in one's
chosen field
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d
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to skip background checks
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Question 8 (1 point)
What Web site would be more beneficial to
build a portfolio for a student than an entrepreneur?
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a
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Blogger
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b
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Tumblr
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c
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WordPress
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d
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Rcampus
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Question 9 (1 point)
What kind of information should a résumé
contain?
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a
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all activities, clubs, and jobs
one has had
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b
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contact information of references
and former employers
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c
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accomplishments in terms of hard
and soft skills
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d
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lists of duties and tasks
performed in former jobs
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