Question 1

Organizations such as LinkedIn enable you to

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A)   expand your social network.
B)   network with professionals from your field.
C)   stay informed about the world.
D)   keep up with friends from college. B

Question 2

The least effective references are from

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A)   coaches.
B)   former work colleagues.
C)   family members.
D)   class instructors. C

Question 3

As you consider the job you want to have, it is essential to first consider

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A)   the hiring requirements.
B)   if the job has flexible hours.
C)   your goals.
D)   how much the job pays. C

Question 4

Avoid elaborate formatting and be precise in the words you use are two examples of

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A)   strategies for using social networking sites.
B)   guidelines for posting your resume online.
C)   guidelines for mailing your resume.
D)   strategies for seeking a position from the newspaper.

Question 5

On your resume, the section that lists colleges you've attended or are attending, including the actual or anticipated year of graduation and degree earned is referred to as the

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A)   contact information.
B)   job objective.
C)   work experience.
D)   education.

Question 6

Consider if you want the position is something you should

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A)   do before an interview.
B)   do during an interview.
C)   do after an interview.
D)   not worry about.

Question 7

A key strategy for finding a job is to make use of your

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A)   friends.
B)   online social networks.
C)   family.
D)   school library.

Question 8

There are many important aspects that should be included on your resume. List all nine of them and explain which one you feel is the most important.

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The answer of There are many important aspects that should...

Question 9

The introduction of a cover letter should include

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A)   individuals who work in the field you're interested.
B)   an extra statement about your interest in the position.
C)   who you are and what makes you unique.
D)   why you are writing and how you learned about the job.

Question 10

After you've created your career portfolio, you should

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A)   start looking for jobs.
B)   ask someone you trust to review it and provide suggestions.
C)   send the portfolio to potential employers.
D)   print it out and put it in a binder.

Question 11

Learning about a potential employer is something you should

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A)   do before an interview.
B)   do during an interview.
C)   do after an interview.
D)   not worry about.

Question 12

The first general rule of creating a resume is to

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A)   include every job you've ever had.
B)   keep it short.
C)   list your references.
D)   proofread for misspellings or typographical errors.

Question 13

On your resume, the section that lists your jobs, responsibilities, and experience is referred to as the

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A)   contact information.
B)   job objective.
C)   work experience.
D)   references.

Question 14

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) contains a great deal of information about careers, but nothing about salaries.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Psychologists refer to foreclosure as

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A)   reconsidering your options.
B)   making a premature decision and sticking to it, while ignoring other possibilities.
C)   dropping out of school.
D)   continuing to explore your career options.

Question 16

Your cover letter is the centerpiece of your presentation to potential employers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What document will help jog your memory about the materials your course covered?

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A)   transcript
B)   career research notes
C)   syllabus
D)   your personal history

Question 18

The section of your cover letter where you describe who you are and what makes you unique is the

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A)   body.
B)   introduction.
C)   conclusion.
D)   portfolio.

Question 19

Once your interview is over you should

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A)   consider if you still want the position.
B)   evaluate your performance.
C)   excessively follow up to find out when you can start.
D)   write and send a thank you.
E)   ask more follow-up questions.

Question 20

The section of your cover letter where you describe why you are writing and how you learned about the job is the

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A)   body.
B)   introduction.
C)   conclusion.
D)   portfolio.

Exam 7: Careers

Organizations such as LinkedIn enable you to

The least effective references are from

As you consider the job you want to have, it is essential to first consider

Avoid elaborate formatting and be precise in the words you use are two examples of

On your resume, the section that lists colleges you've attended or are attending, including the actual or anticipated year of graduation and degree earned is referred to as the

Consider if you want the position is something you should

A key strategy for finding a job is to make use of your

There are many important aspects that should be included on your resume. List all nine of them and explain which one you feel is the most important.

The introduction of a cover letter should include

After you've created your career portfolio, you should

Learning about a potential employer is something you should

The first general rule of creating a resume is to

On your resume, the section that lists your jobs, responsibilities, and experience is referred to as the

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) contains a great deal of information about careers, but nothing about salaries.

Psychologists refer to foreclosure as

Your cover letter is the centerpiece of your presentation to potential employers.

What document will help jog your memory about the materials your course covered?

The section of your cover letter where you describe who you are and what makes you unique is the

Once your interview is over you should

The section of your cover letter where you describe why you are writing and how you learned about the job is the