Question 1

Organize your job-search portfolio by punching holes in your original documents and keeping them together in a three-ring binder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Job leads are limited to newspaper advertisements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A job search portfolio is a collection of paperwork needed for a job interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A job-search portfolio consists of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Two copies of each item included in the binder 
B)  A binder 
C)  Sheet protectors 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Two copies of each item included in the binder 
B)  A binder 
C)  Sheet protectors 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Explain the difference between using a career objective and a personal profile on your résumé.

Accepted Answer

A career objective is used for

Question 6

A résumé can be used instead of filling out an application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Items that should NOT be included in a job search portfolio include:

Accepted Answer

A)  A copy of your driver's license 
B)  Work samples 
C)  Addresses and telephone numbers for your personal references 
D)  Your high school transcript 
A)  A copy of your driver's license 
B)  Work samples 
C)  Addresses and telephone numbers for your personal references 
D)  Your high school transcript

Question 8

Trigger words are used in a career objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Letters of recommendation are best if written by a close friend.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Job lead sources include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Industry journals 
B)  Job search sites 
C)  Company Web sites 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Industry journals 
B)  Job search sites 
C)  Company Web sites 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

A career objective or personal profile:

Accepted Answer

A)  Should be clearly stated on your network portfolio 
B)  Is legally required for many positions 
C)  Is a statement that introduces your skills and interest in a position 
D)  Is a way to find out if your target company is a good fit 
A)  Should be clearly stated on your network portfolio 
B)  Is legally required for many positions 
C)  Is a statement that introduces your skills and interest in a position 
D)  Is a way to find out if your target company is a good fit

Question 12

The purpose of an information interview is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Find out about a company or specific career field 
B)  Ask for a professional reference 
C)  Find out about company salaries 
D)  Ask for a job 
A)  Find out about a company or specific career field 
B)  Ask for a professional reference 
C)  Find out about company salaries 
D)  Ask for a job

Question 13

It is best to type and application if possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Once you have an established network:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mail several copies of your résumé to everyone in your network 
B)  Share names and addresses with others on your network 
C)  Maintain that network by keeping in touch with those on the list 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Mail several copies of your résumé to everyone in your network 
B)  Share names and addresses with others on your network 
C)  Maintain that network by keeping in touch with those on the list 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

Developing a professional network involves telling:

Accepted Answer

A)  Only coworkers that you are looking for a job 
B)  Only family members that you are looking for a job 
C)  Others that you are looking for a job 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Only coworkers that you are looking for a job 
B)  Only family members that you are looking for a job 
C)  Others that you are looking for a job 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

Once you have established your references, you do not need to contact your references each time you change jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Industry research will help determine what type of industry requires your key skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An informational interview will help you find out about a company or specific career field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ can include: a company web site, Internet search, job fairs, newspaper advertisements, industry journals, industry associations, and employers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ can include: a company web site,...

Organize your job-search portfolio by punching holes in your original documents and keeping them together in a three-ring binder.

Job leads are limited to newspaper advertisements.

A job search portfolio is a collection of paperwork needed for a job interview.

A job-search portfolio consists of:

Explain the difference between using a career objective and a personal profile on your résumé.

A résumé can be used instead of filling out an application.

Items that should NOT be included in a job search portfolio include:

Trigger words are used in a career objective.

Letters of recommendation are best if written by a close friend.

Job lead sources include:

A career objective or personal profile:

The purpose of an information interview is to:

It is best to type and application if possible.

Once you have an established network:

Developing a professional network involves telling:

Once you have established your references, you do not need to contact your references each time you change jobs.

Industry research will help determine what type of industry requires your key skills.

An informational interview will help you find out about a company or specific career field.

________ can include: a company web site, Internet search, job fairs, newspaper advertisements, industry journals, industry associations, and employers.

Your Attitude and Personality

Goal Setting and Life Management

Personal Financial Management

Time and Stress Managementorganizational Skills

Ethics, Politics, and Diversity

Etiquettedress

Customer Servicequality

Human Resource Management

Communication

Accountability and Workplace Relationships

Teamwork, Motivation, and Leadership

Conflict and Negotiation

Resume Package

Interview Techniques

Career and Life Changes

Filters

Exam 13: Job Search Skills

Organize your job-search portfolio by punching holes in your original documents and keeping them together in a three-ring binder.

Job leads are limited to newspaper advertisements.

A job search portfolio is a collection of paperwork needed for a job interview.

A job-search portfolio consists of:

Explain the difference between using a career objective and a personal profile on your résumé.

A résumé can be used instead of filling out an application.

Items that should NOT be included in a job search portfolio include:

Trigger words are used in a career objective.

Letters of recommendation are best if written by a close friend.

Job lead sources include:

A career objective or personal profile:

The purpose of an information interview is to:

It is best to type and application if possible.

Once you have an established network:

Developing a professional network involves telling:

Once you have established your references, you do not need to contact your references each time you change jobs.

Industry research will help determine what type of industry requires your key skills.

An informational interview will help you find out about a company or specific career field.

________ can include: a company web site, Internet search, job fairs, newspaper advertisements, industry journals, industry associations, and employers.

Your Attitude and Personality

Goal Setting and Life Management

Personal Financial Management

Time and Stress Managementorganizational Skills

Ethics, Politics, and Diversity

Etiquettedress

Customer Servicequality

Human Resource Management

Communication

Accountability and Workplace Relationships

Teamwork, Motivation, and Leadership

Conflict and Negotiation

Resume Package

Interview Techniques

Career and Life Changes

Filters