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Practicum (Work Integrated Learning 600hrs) Prelim Exam

The document discusses resume tips and career planning concepts over 50 multiple choice questions. It provides advice on writing resumes, cover letters, and developing career plans and skills. The document is intended as a study guide for career counseling and resume writing best practices.

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Practicum (Work Integrated Learning 600hrs) Prelim Exam

The document discusses resume tips and career planning concepts over 50 multiple choice questions. It provides advice on writing resumes, cover letters, and developing career plans and skills. The document is intended as a study guide for career counseling and resume writing best practices.

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Practicum (Work Integrated Learning 600hrs) by

Michelle M. Esperal
PRELIM EXAM
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Question 1

A resume containing 25- 35

keywords is the general rule for a job-specific resume, so if you have fewer than that number, try to
fill each section of your resume with relevant keywords in varying forms.

Question 2

Always personalize your resume for the position you are applying for. This will allow the potential
employer to associate your experience with their job opening.

Question 3

Be clear and concise

. Be short and to the point in describing your responsibilities.

Question 4

The process of identifying and implementing career activities that cause change for the purpose of
growth.

Career Development

Question 5
It may take you a few tries to craft your resume objective

into something that reads well and sums up your professional and personal capabilities, but it's worth
it when you can present something uniquely "you" that will entice employers.

Question 6

Always include numbers, percentages, and specific amounts in your job descriptions to back up your
achievements

Question 7

Make sure that there aren't gaps or overlaps in your Answer

dates. Attention to detail is vital when it comes to this.

Question 8

Your goal is to market yourself based on these competencies and on your achievements so far, both
educational and in part-time jobs, either paid or volunteer.

Question 9

Such transitions involve a series of integrated steps to get back on their feet including to include
transferable skills assessment, stress and time management, and re-education.

Career Transition

Question 10

(Formatting) Simple bullets will best separate your duties and skills.

Question 11

Templates are useful when you have to write and format a resume but do not have the time.
Question 12

For new college graduates with entry level resumes, have a professor write a recommendation, along
with a peer who you worked with in a group setting, and a supervisor from an internship.

Question 13

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The functional resume which focuses attention on skills and achievements, rather than a chronological
listing of jobs ideal for recent grads.

Question 14

Your cover letter is really part of your resume. Therefore, it is equally important.

Question 15

Don't add hobbies and interests. When an interviewer asks you to tell them about yourself, it is always
work-related -they really don’t want to know about your love for sailboats

Question 16

From a careers perspective, they may ask "why do you want to work in the healthcare industry?"

Career Counseling

Question 17

They are generally characterized as having one year or less of work experience, and/or newly
graduated from high school or college.
Entry-level Workers

Question 18

What you do have are transferable competencies that will work in a variety of jobs and industries.

Question 19

Be original. Give the employer a reason to want to meet you.

Question 20

Before opting for a specific resume template, find out if it is suitable for the

position you’re applying for.

Question 21

Even if you don't snail-mail your resume to employers, you should have hard copies on hand to bring
to interviews.

Question 22

Resume tips are words of wisdom that experienced resume writers have gathered over many years of
writing job specific resumes.

Question 23

When submitting your resume online, try concentrating on industry-specific websites or


professional/trade organizations, depending on how specific the skills and requirements are for your
industry.

Question 24
Don't state salary information or a salary history. You don't want to be passed over based on a range
that they are either unable or unwilling to pay.

Question 25

In your cover letter and resume, mirror (truthfully) the skills and requirements that the employer is
looking for.

Question 26

When describing your prior job experience and duties, use active language.

Question 27

For the font, select a reasonable size. Anywhere between 9 and 12 points should be acceptable.

Question 28

From a careers perspective, once an individual decides he/she wants to pursue a career in healthcare,
the coach will show the individual how to organize his/her activities in order to explore options and
find jobs within that industry, providing encouragement along the way.

Career Coaching

Question 29

As an entry level, the approach you take will depend on your college major, your part-time work
experience while in high school and college and on the competencies you’ve developed.

Question 30

The planning process usually includes the following steps: Self-Assessment, identifying and exploring
career options; setting goals and planning action steps to achieve those goals; taking action in
accordance with the career plan (e.g., write a resume).\

Career Planning
Question 31

Do your research on line, in publications and in professional associations to learn as much as you can
about the company and job you are applying to.

Question 32

Use a template if you lack the time to write a highly individual resume.

Question 33

They are generally characterized as having a significant number of years of work experience, and/or
are 40 years of age or older.

Experienced Workers

Question 34

Handling different aspects of a career activity successfully, usually in the form of meeting pre-
established activity objectives.

Career Management

Question 35

Provide strong references. Most family and friends will be happy to vouch for you as a 'good person,'
but you really want to find three people who will sit down and give a written assessment of you as a
person, and your job capabilities.

Question 36

A job or occupation regarded as a long-term or lifelong activity or pursuit.

Career

Question 37
It refers to possessing a set of core skill groups that are transferable from job-to-job and from industry-
to-industry.

Employability

Question 38

Foundation skills are basic academic and behavioral characteristics from which to build competencies.

Question 39

Whether you e-mail, fax, or mail your resume to prospective employers, you should try to keep your
font plain and easy to read.

Question 40

A specific job by which someone earns a living.

Occupation

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Present your jobs in reverse chronological, beginning with the most recent.

Question 42

An occupation that requires extensive education or specialized training to practice in the profession.

Profession
Question 43

When it comes to writing a good cover letter, make it personable

Question 44

Keep it to one page. No one wants to scan through two or more pages of your long-winded
accomplishments and experience unless you have many years of experience.

Question 45

An organized economic activity connected with production, manufacture, and/or construction of a


particular product/service or range of products/services.

Industry

Question 46

Formatting should highlight your accomplishments, not draw attention away from them.

Question 47

An approach that is generally used while writing industry-specific resumes is to "front-load" the
resume with keywords early in the document.

Question 48

Writing a great resume is an art form, particularly now that keywords are so crucial to a resume's
success.

Question 49

Applicants often sound robotic in attempts to sound formal

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Question 50

Competencies are a combination of skills, abilities, and knowledge needed to accomplish a specific
task.

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