Hard skills are behavioral competencies that are often difficult to measure or quantify.

True

False

An infographic resume is a resume that follows very strict graphic design specifications that include only using black Times New Roman size 12 font.

True

False

In the article, Words to Leave Off Your Resume, it is recommended that you leave off all of these except which one?

Detail-orientated

Results-oriented

Try with passion

According to the TED talk with Amy Cuddy, non-verbal communication is definitely influential in who gets hired.

True

False

Personal business cards should not be used by job seekers; they are only utilized by higher-level executives.

True

False

Which of these answers best describes the simplified letter format?

Only used when you don't know who to address the letter

Only used if you don't have any work experience to include in your letter

Only used if the company specifies to write a simplified letter format cover letter

During an interview when the interviewer asks you to share a little about yourself, it would be appropriate to share information regarding which topics?

Check all answers that apply.

A few concise sentences about your work and education.

A few concise sentences about your family.

An explanation about why you are a good fit for the targeted company/position.

After an interview, it is important that you do the following:

Email your salary expectations to the person who interviewed you.

Write a letter of influence to the person who interviewed you.

Immediately call the person who interviewed you and ask when you will know if you got the job.

Write a hand-written thank-you note that details the hours that you can work.

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Question 122 pts

A letter of influence should include more than just a thank you for the interview. It is recommended that your body paragraph be based on one of these items. Check all that apply.

Restate your key matching skills

Share specific information about your salary expectations.

Share information or skills that are relevant but you didn't have a chance to mention during the interview.

Follow up with something that was mentioned in the interview and you think that they might appreciate the extra research.

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Question 132 pts

Check all items that should be included when sharing a person as a job reference:

Phone Number

Street Address

Job Title

Relationship to you

Company

Name

Email address

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Question 142 pts

Cover letters and letters of influence should be formatted as block-style business letters. Which of these is the correct way to write the date?

31 January, 2016

01/31/2016

January 31, 2016

January 31st, 2016

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Question 152 pts

Check all items that should be part of the identical, personal letterhead that you put on all of your job search documents (resume, cover letter, letter of influence, and reference list)

Picture of yourself

Email

Name

Phone number

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Question 162 pts

Please check the soft skills in this list.

Conscientious

Type 45 WPM

Team player

Outgoing

Time management

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Question 172 pts

It is better to use an email address that you have had for a long time even if it may seem slightly unprofessional. An example of an unprofessional email address would be .............

True

False

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Question 182 pts

It is crucial that you resume contains every job that you have had for the past 20 years. If you don't put every job on your resume, you can possibly face legal fines.

True

False

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Question 192 pts

When emailing your resume to a potential employer, it is recommended to use what file type?

Word 2010

Word Perfect

PDF

Excel

Resume Document Saver

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Question 202 pts

The best way to prepare for an interview includes all of the following except which one?

Do a mock interview the day before

Have three cups of coffee so that your energy/enthusiasm radiates

Research the company before the interview.

Try on your interview outfit a few days before the interview