Chapter 15 Getting a Job (FINAL)

Samples of your work should not be included in a career portfolio

• A. True

• B. False

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Many jobs are given to someone who learned about the job through networking

• A. True

• B. False

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You should write a thank-you letter to the interviewer within two weeks after your interview

• A. True

• B. False

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You should not ask questions during an interview, even if you are invited to do so

• A. True

• B. False

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A resume organized in reverse chronological order presents your most recent work experience first

• A. True

• B. False

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A career portfolio

• A. contain copies of school transcripts

• B. not contain letters of recommendation

• C. not be posted on a Web site

• D. both b and c

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When preparing a resume

• A. use margins of at least two inches on all sides

• B. print the resume on high- quality bond paper

• C. do not use parallel structure in the headings

• D. begin sentences with the pronoun I

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For a scannable print resume

• A. use high-quality light blue paper

• B. staple the pages together in order

• C. place each part of your contact information on a separate line

• D. fold the resume carefully in thirds before mailing

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A Web resume

• A. is written in HTML format

• B. does not need to be confined to one page length

• C. should not be used in addition to a print resume

• D.both a and b

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On a resume, work experience

• A. may be presented by date or by company

• B. should not be presented by job title

• C. should include the name but no the location of the employer

• D. should not be described with action verbs

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