Question 1

The French word "dossier" means:

Accepted Answer

A)  job application. 
B)  cover letter. 
C)  bundle of documents. 
A)  job application. 
B)  cover letter. 
C)  bundle of documents. C

Question 2

You should prepare several versions of your résumé, suitable for specific job skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Résumés can be organized chronologically or by function or skill; it doesn't matter which one you choose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

LinkedIn is the most important social network for your job search.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Social networking sites like Facebook should never be used for professional networking purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Students should begin planning for their career several before they graduate:

Accepted Answer

A)  years 
B)  months 
C)  weeks 
A)  years 
B)  months 
C)  weeks

Question 7

Which question should you not ask in an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  When is the starting date? 
B)  What types of on-the-job training are offered? 
C)  When will I get my first raise? 
D)  How often will my work be evaluated, and by whom? 
E)  Will I need to meet any safety or security requirements? 
A)  When is the starting date? 
B)  What types of on-the-job training are offered? 
C)  When will I get my first raise? 
D)  How often will my work be evaluated, and by whom? 
E)  Will I need to meet any safety or security requirements?

Question 8

Which of the following should not be on a résumé:

Accepted Answer

A)  salary demands. 
B)  reasons for leaving your previous job. 
C)  your marital status. 
D)  None of the choices; they all belong on a résumé. 
E)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  salary demands. 
B)  reasons for leaving your previous job. 
C)  your marital status. 
D)  None of the choices; they all belong on a résumé. 
E)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 9

It is critical to prepare several versions of your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following should not be included in a career portfolio/webfolio:

Accepted Answer

A)  mission statement. 
B)  an additional copy of your résumé. 
C)  links to personal web pages. 
D)  an additional résumé. 
A)  mission statement. 
B)  an additional copy of your résumé. 
C)  links to personal web pages. 
D)  an additional résumé.

Question 11

Honors and awards do not belong in a résumé

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Online résumés require distinct keywords that may differ from those on a traditional one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

You should never use Facebook to help you start your professional networking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following résumé facts(s) should also be included in a letter of application?

Accepted Answer

A)  Names of courses in your major 
B)  Personal data, including license or certificate numbers 
C)  Names and addresses of your references 
D)  Your most important skill as it relates to the job 
A)  Names of courses in your major 
B)  Personal data, including license or certificate numbers 
C)  Names and addresses of your references 
D)  Your most important skill as it relates to the job

Question 15

You should always ask to see your letters of recommendation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The French word "dossier" means:

You should prepare several versions of your résumé, suitable for specific job skills.

Résumés can be organized chronologically or by function or skill; it doesn't matter which one you choose.

LinkedIn is the most important social network for your job search.

Social networking sites like Facebook should never be used for professional networking purposes.

Students should begin planning for their career several before they graduate:

Which question should you not ask in an interview?

Which of the following should not be on a résumé:

It is critical to prepare several versions of your résumé.

Which of the following should not be included in a career portfolio/webfolio:

Honors and awards do not belong in a résumé

Online résumés require distinct keywords that may differ from those on a traditional one.

You should never use Facebook to help you start your professional networking.

Which of the following résumé facts(s) should also be included in a letter of application?

You should always ask to see your letters of recommendation.

Getting Started: Writing and Your Career

The Writing Process at Work

Collaborative Writing and Meetings in the Workplace

Communications at Work: Email, Blogs, Messaging, and Social Media

Writing Letters: Some Basics for Communicating With Audiences Worldwide

Typesof Business Letters and Memos

Doing Research, Evaluating Sources, and Preparing Documentation in the Workplace

Summarizing Information at Work

Designing Clear Visuals

Designing Successful Documents and Websites

Writing Instructions and Procedures

Writing Winning Proposals

Writing Effective Short Reports

Writing Careful Long Reports

Making Successful Presentations at Work

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Exam 7: How to Get a Job: Searches, Networking, Dossiers, Portfolioswebfolios, résumés, transitioning to a Civilian Job, Letters, and Interviews

The French word "dossier" means:

You should prepare several versions of your résumé, suitable for specific job skills.

Résumés can be organized chronologically or by function or skill; it doesn't matter which one you choose.

LinkedIn is the most important social network for your job search.

Social networking sites like Facebook should never be used for professional networking purposes.

Students should begin planning for their career several before they graduate:

Which question should you not ask in an interview?

Which of the following should not be on a résumé:

It is critical to prepare several versions of your résumé.

Which of the following should not be included in a career portfolio/webfolio:

Honors and awards do not belong in a résumé

Online résumés require distinct keywords that may differ from those on a traditional one.

You should never use Facebook to help you start your professional networking.

Which of the following résumé facts(s) should also be included in a letter of application?

You should always ask to see your letters of recommendation.

Getting Started: Writing and Your Career

The Writing Process at Work

Collaborative Writing and Meetings in the Workplace

Communications at Work: Email, Blogs, Messaging, and Social Media

Writing Letters: Some Basics for Communicating With Audiences Worldwide

Typesof Business Letters and Memos

Doing Research, Evaluating Sources, and Preparing Documentation in the Workplace

Summarizing Information at Work

Designing Clear Visuals

Designing Successful Documents and Websites

Writing Instructions and Procedures

Writing Winning Proposals

Writing Effective Short Reports

Writing Careful Long Reports

Making Successful Presentations at Work

Filters