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

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which of the following should not be on a résumé:

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.

Answer 2

E

Question 3

The French word "dossier" means:

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

A) years
B) months
C) weeks

Question 6

Honors and awards do not belong in a résumé

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

Which question should you not ask in an interview?

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 10

You should always ask to see your letters of recommendation.

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

It is critical to prepare several versions of your résumé.

Question 15

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

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