Professional Portfolio and Personal Branding Quiz

What are the components that should be included in a professional portfolio according to the learning goals?

• Resume, biography, cover letter, reference list

• Resume, personal statement, application form, letters of recommendation

• Biography, certificates, personal brand, cover letter

• Personal brand, resume, application form, reference list

What is Personal Branding?

• The process of creating a logo for a person

• The practice of people marketing themselves and their careers as brands

• A method of personal financial management

• The technique of writing an autobiography

What is the main purpose of a resume according to the text?

• To guarantee a job interview

• To serve as a personal diary

• To talk about your experiences on paper and potentially secure an interview or job

• To fill in employment gaps

What is the purpose of a resume?

• To provide a written summary of your skills and experience for potential employers

• To guarantee a job interview

• To list personal hobbies and interests

• To outline your educational background only

What type of experiences should be listed on a resume?

• Paid experiences only

• Volunteer experiences only

• Both paid and volunteer experiences

• None of the above

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a resume?

• Education

• Experiences

• Extracurricular activities

• Political affiliations

What should a "Duties statement" in a resume be turned into to make it more impactful?

• A) A list of responsibilities

• B) Accomplishments statements

• C) A detailed job description

• D) A summary of tasks

Which of the following is an action word for resume writing that suggests improving something by making it more effective?

• Compiled

• Streamlined

• Communicated

• Traveled

Choose the action word from the list that implies taking charge and guiding a project or task.

• Maintained

• Drafted

• Directed

• Familiarized

What is a cover letter?

• A formal document outlining your professional qualifications

• An introductory letter you send to potential employers to express your interest in a position

• A summary of your academic achievements

• A legal contract between you and a potential employer