Question 1 (1 point)
Which of the following could be found in a
portfolio?
a
club/organization applications
b
handouts from a class
c
research papers
d
copies of emails with a former
employee
Question 2 (1 point)
What is one major change that résumé
distribution has undergone in recent decades?
a
In the past, résumés were
approximately five pages long. Now, they are generally only one to two pages
long.
b
In the past, job seekers résumés typed
on expensive paper and submitted them by mail or in person. Now, they are
often submitted online.
c
In the past, résumés included work
samples, similar to a portfolio. Now, they are a short summary of one's
accomplishments, skills, and background.
d
In the past, job seekers submitted
résumés only at the time of an interview. Now, job seekers submit them at the
time of application.
Question 3 (1 point)
Credentials are an official verification, from
an accredited source, attesting to capability.
True
False
Question 4 (3 points)
Match the terms to their definition.
Column A
1.
evidence
of one's claim to authority or competence, such as a diploma, degree,
certification, or license:
evidence of one's claim to authority or competence, such
as a diploma, degree, certification, or license
2.
a
collection of skills, body of work, or creative samples used to showcase
one's abilities and accomplishments:
a collection of skills, body of work, or creative samples
used to showcase one's abilities and accomplishments
3.
an
official verification, from an accredited source, attesting to capability:
an official verification, from an accredited source,
attesting to capability
Column B
a.
portfolio
b.
certification
Question 5 (1 point)
A short summary of one's skills, educational
background, employment history and accomplishments is a résumé.
True
False
Question 6 (1 point)
Which of the following résumé statements is
most effective?
a
used expertise in data entry
software, analyzed progress of energy conservation in green energy plants
b
proficient in Excel, Word, Visio,
Publisher, and PowerPoint
c
certified in Microsoft Office
d
have experience entering data into
Microsoft Word and Excel
Question 7 (1 point)
Why might one pursue a certification?
a
to assure one's qualifications to
do a task or job
b
to avoid doing classroom or
practical work
c
to ensure employment in one's
chosen field
d
to skip background checks
Question 8 (1 point)
What Web site would be more beneficial to
build a portfolio for a student than an entrepreneur?
a
Blogger
b
Tumblr
c
WordPress
d
Rcampus
Question 9 (1 point)
What kind of information should a résumé
contain?
a
all activities, clubs, and jobs
one has had
b
contact information of references
and former employers
c
accomplishments in terms of hard
and soft skills
d
lists of duties and tasks
performed in former jobs
