Question 1

A winning resume:

Accepted Answer

A) gets you an interview. 
B) follows the specific requirements for your career field. 
C) answers all the questions an employer may have about you. 
A) gets you an interview. 
B) follows the specific requirements for your career field. 
C) answers all the questions an employer may have about you. A

Question 2

If your list of skills is long, consider grouping them into categories rather than a long, detailed list.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

It is too early in the process to order business cards. You can wait until you start getting interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

When describing your work experience, it is good to include all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) your measurable accomplishments. 
B) your role on a team and what you and the team accomplished. 
C) the job title and dates of employment. 
D) a list of your qualifications to do the job. 
A) your measurable accomplishments. 
B) your role on a team and what you and the team accomplished. 
C) the job title and dates of employment. 
D) a list of your qualifications to do the job.

Question 5

Which section is not a part of your resume?

Accepted Answer

A) Education 
B) Professional Profile 
C) Qualifications 
D) References 
E) Work Experience 
A) Education 
B) Professional Profile 
C) Qualifications 
D) References 
E) Work Experience

Question 6

A resume is read very quickly, so it is important not to clutter it up with too many keywords.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe at least three things you will do to plan your resume.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should inc

Question 8

A Professional Profile includes:

Accepted Answer

A) your job target or objective and your Personal Brand Statement. 
B) a list of companies where you have been professionally employed, if applicable. 
C) your photo and a link to your social media website, such as your LinkedIn URL. 
A) your job target or objective and your Personal Brand Statement. 
B) a list of companies where you have been professionally employed, if applicable. 
C) your photo and a link to your social media website, such as your LinkedIn URL.

Question 9

You need a resume to apply for jobs, so you can wait until then to prepare your resume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It is typical to list your work experience and education in reverse chronological order, with the most recent listed first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Because so many different people will read your resume, you should use general terms instead of specific terms to describe your accomplishments so that everyone can understand it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe how large companies typically process resumes and how a Warm Introduction can get prospective employers to pay attention to your resume.

Accepted Answer

Student answers should address that many

Question 13

In companies that receive numerous applications for every position, resumes are first read by:

Accepted Answer

A) the human resources department. 
B) resume scanning software. 
C) someone in the department that has the job opening. 
A) the human resources department. 
B) resume scanning software. 
C) someone in the department that has the job opening.

Question 14

A typical resume should:

Accepted Answer

A) never be more than one page. 
B) be one to two pages. 
C) be three to five pages. 
A) never be more than one page. 
B) be one to two pages. 
C) be three to five pages.

Question 15

Which is the strongest WHI description of an accomplishment?

Accepted Answer

A) "I helped reduce storage costs significantly for the year" 
B) "Reduced storage costs by 30% through thorough analysis" 
C) "Wrote a recommendation report that resulted in reduced storage costs" 
A) "I helped reduce storage costs significantly for the year" 
B) "Reduced storage costs by 30% through thorough analysis" 
C) "Wrote a recommendation report that resulted in reduced storage costs"

Question 16

If you have limited work experience, it's a good idea to describe skills gained through volunteer work and school projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which definitions are correct?

Accepted Answer

A) When your network contact speaks on your behalf to a prospective employer, it's called a Warm Introduction. 
B) When you apply for a job opening, but it doesn't lead to an interview, it's called a Cold Lead. 
C) When you find a job on a job board, it is called a Cold lead. 
D) None of the above 
E) Both a and c 
A) When your network contact speaks on your behalf to a prospective employer, it's called a Warm Introduction. 
B) When you apply for a job opening, but it doesn't lead to an interview, it's called a Cold Lead. 
C) When you find a job on a job board, it is called a Cold lead. 
D) None of the above 
E) Both a and c

Question 18

Why should you start now to ask people to be a reference for you or to write a reference letter? How can you use social media, such as LinkedIn, as a way to gather some references?

Accepted Answer

People who are good references need time

Question 19

You must prove in your resume that the qualifications you listed are valid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Use numbers and specific examples of your accomplishments to emphasize the credibility of your achievements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A winning resume:

If your list of skills is long, consider grouping them into categories rather than a long, detailed list.

It is too early in the process to order business cards. You can wait until you start getting interviews.

When describing your work experience, it is good to include all the following except:

Which section is not a part of your resume?

A resume is read very quickly, so it is important not to clutter it up with too many keywords.

Describe at least three things you will do to plan your resume.

A Professional Profile includes:

You need a resume to apply for jobs, so you can wait until then to prepare your resume.

It is typical to list your work experience and education in reverse chronological order, with the most recent listed first.

Because so many different people will read your resume, you should use general terms instead of specific terms to describe your accomplishments so that everyone can understand it.

Describe how large companies typically process resumes and how a Warm Introduction can get prospective employers to pay attention to your resume.

In companies that receive numerous applications for every position, resumes are first read by:

A typical resume should:

Which is the strongest WHI description of an accomplishment?

If you have limited work experience, it's a good idea to describe skills gained through volunteer work and school projects.

Which definitions are correct?

Why should you start now to ask people to be a reference for you or to write a reference letter? How can you use social media, such as LinkedIn, as a way to gather some references?

You must prove in your resume that the qualifications you listed are valid.

Use numbers and specific examples of your accomplishments to emphasize the credibility of your achievements.

The Job Search Process

Know Yourself to Market Yourself

Picture Yourself in the Workplace Part II: Create Your Resume

Write Your Resume Part III: Apply for Jobs

Find Job Openings

Write Job Applications

Write Effective, Tailored Cover Letters Part Iv: Shine at Interviews

Know the Interview Essentials

Prepare for Your Interview

Interview Like a Pro Part V: Connect, Accept, and Succeed

Stay Connected With Prospective Employers

Dealing With Disappointment

Take Charge of Your Career Appendix: Succeeding in the Job Search Journey Using Social Media

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Exam 4: Plan Your Resume

A winning resume:

If your list of skills is long, consider grouping them into categories rather than a long, detailed list.

It is too early in the process to order business cards. You can wait until you start getting interviews.

When describing your work experience, it is good to include all the following except:

Which section is not a part of your resume?

A resume is read very quickly, so it is important not to clutter it up with too many keywords.

Describe at least three things you will do to plan your resume.

A Professional Profile includes:

You need a resume to apply for jobs, so you can wait until then to prepare your resume.

It is typical to list your work experience and education in reverse chronological order, with the most recent listed first.

Because so many different people will read your resume, you should use general terms instead of specific terms to describe your accomplishments so that everyone can understand it.

Describe how large companies typically process resumes and how a Warm Introduction can get prospective employers to pay attention to your resume.

In companies that receive numerous applications for every position, resumes are first read by:

A typical resume should:

Which is the strongest WHI description of an accomplishment?

If you have limited work experience, it's a good idea to describe skills gained through volunteer work and school projects.

Which definitions are correct?

Why should you start now to ask people to be a reference for you or to write a reference letter? How can you use social media, such as LinkedIn, as a way to gather some references?

You must prove in your resume that the qualifications you listed are valid.

Use numbers and specific examples of your accomplishments to emphasize the credibility of your achievements.

The Job Search Process

Know Yourself to Market Yourself

Picture Yourself in the Workplace Part II: Create Your Resume

Write Your Resume Part III: Apply for Jobs

Find Job Openings

Write Job Applications

Write Effective, Tailored Cover Letters Part Iv: Shine at Interviews

Know the Interview Essentials

Prepare for Your Interview

Interview Like a Pro Part V: Connect, Accept, and Succeed

Stay Connected With Prospective Employers

Dealing With Disappointment

Take Charge of Your Career Appendix: Succeeding in the Job Search Journey Using Social Media

Filters