Unit Two- Career Portfolio and Resume

assignment question A collection of documents that demonstrate a worker's experience, abilities, qualifications

Career Portfolio

assignment question A short sentence in a résumé describing the type of work desired

Objective

Which of the following are true statements about job applications?

The form is supplied by an employer for potential job applicants. The job application may ask about an employee's experience and skills.

assignment question How many references do many employers ask for?

Three

Which of the following are components of a formal cover letter?

heading body closing introduction

Which of the following employees would be most likely to have useful work samples?

one who designs graphics

assignment question Which of the following would be most helpful for you to do in order to prepare for customizing a cover letter? (check all that apply)

review the company's website review the job description

Choose the documents that are most often part of a career portfolio.

résumé cover letter letters of recommendation references

Which of the following items might be listed in the Skills and Strengths category of a résumé?

technical skills ability to speak a foreign language

assignment question Work samples should be:

work you completed and are proud of

assignment question Which of the following is a form supplied by an employer that asks about an applicant's background, work experience, and skills specific to the job position?

job application

assignment question A short letter from the job applicant that gives information about his or her qualifications for, and interest in, the job

Cover Letter

When you write a cover letter, which of the following should you do?

Show that you have researched the company and are interested in contributing your skills to their business.

Which of the following best describes a cover letter?

It introduces a job candidate to a hiring manager and expresses why the candidate is interested in, and uniquely qualified for, the job.

assignment question List of people who are willing to discuss a job applicant with a potential employer

List Of References

What does a job candidate's reference do?

Responds to a call or an email from an employer seeking information about a possible job candidate

assignment question A document that describes a worker's employment experience, strengths, skills, education, and other qualifications

Resume

assignment question Some examples of work an applicant has done previously or for a previous employer

Work Samples

assignment question When should a career portfolio be prepared?

before starting a job search

Which of the following categories of information are commonly included in a résumé?

contact information employment history education

assignment question Which of the following would be the best person to choose for a reference?

coworker

assignment question Which of the following are goals of a résumé?

demonstrate your qualifications for the position you desire give you the opportunity to share any career goals and objectives you may have prepare you for the possible job interview by highlighting important qualifications

assignment question Which of the following are goals of a cover letter?

expand on the résumé and introduce something unique about the candidate that helps the candidate stand out demonstrate excellent written communication skills

Which type of cover letter follows a business letter format?

formal cover letter

assignment question Which of the following types of cover letters is the most professional?

formal cover letter

assignment question Define Cover Letters Cover letters also are known as what?

letters of application

In the employment history section of a résumé, how should you organize the information?

list the most recent job first

assignment question In a résumé, which job should you list first in the Employment History section?

most recent job

assignment question Select the documents that would be found in a professional career portfolio.

résumé cover letter work samples list of references

assignment question In a résumé, in which category would most likely list the ability to speak a foreign language?

skills and strengths

assignment question A strong résumé is:

typed and looks professional. organized. specific and relevant to the job. free of spelling and grammar errors. printed on high-quality paper, if not being electronically submitted.