Question: When preparing your LinkedIn profile, you should (select all that apply):

Answer Options:

Have people who have worked with you verify your abilities through recommendations. Keep it current. Build your connections quickly by accepting all invitations. Copy your resume into your profile.

Answer: Have people who have worked with you verify your abilities through recommendations. Keep it current. Copy your resume into your profile.

 

Question: The LinkedIn Lever Tool (or similar company profile) should be completed immediately after interviewing with a prospective employer.

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True False

Answer: False

 

Question: Best practices when using LinkedIn include (select all that apply):

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Including all facets of your business and personal life Sending brief, direct messages through InMail to start conversations Completing your profile with all of your accomplishments and awards

Answer: Sending brief, direct messages through InMail to start conversations Completing your profile with all of your accomplishments and awards

 

Question: The purpose and goal of an effective resume is to:

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Have a conversation with a hiring manager Make friends with other professionals Get a job in your chosen profession Get a call back from a letter you sent

Answer: Get a job in your chosen profession

 

Question: The following is true regarding Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (Select all that apply):

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Employers use ATS to search for key words in resumes None of the above Social media and other personal information can be found by ATS ATS can read bold and italics on resumes

Answer: Employers use ATS to search for key words in resumes ATS can read bold and italics on resumes

 

Question: You should include volunteer work on your resume.

Answer Options:

True False

Answer: True

 

Question: You should list all your personal hobbies/interests on your resume.

Answer Options:

True False

Answer: False Presentation Skills, Part 2

 

Question: The best way to avoid unnecessary utterances, slang, manners-of-speech, etc. is to:

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Let the audience know ahead of time it may happen Use slang to seem personable Be fully rehearsed and have key transitions Ensure that friends and relatives know

Answer: Be fully rehearsed and have key transitions

 

Question: It’s important to only look down at your notes once you have finished speaking.

Answer Options:

True False

Answer: False

 

Question: To defeat nervousness, you should be prepared to (Select all that apply):

Answer Options:

Anticipate and respond to questions Take evasive action with preparation and rehearsal Change your attitude about public speaking Use notes

Answer: Anticipate and respond to questions Take evasive action with preparation and rehearsal Change your attitude about public speaking

 

Question: The use of correct language is only important if your presentation is being graded on style and delivery.

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True False

Answer: False

 

Question: People whose Primary Sensory Dominance (PSD) is Kinesthetic prefer not to be touched, so a handshake would make them uncomfortable:

Answer Options:

True False

Answer: False

 

Question: The following are examples of Body Language (i.e., non-verbal communication) (Select all that apply):

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Gestures or body movements Eye contact Facial expressions Posture

Answer: Gestures or body movements Eye contact Facial expressions Posture

 

Question: In communicating more effectively with another individual, it is important to note and attempt to match and mirror their accent:

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True False

Answer: False

 

Question: Each of us has three “ego states,” or learned behaviors, that help determine how we interact with people around us. They are (Select all that apply):

Answer Options:

Sibling Child Parent Adult

Answer: Child Parent Adult

 

Question: It is important for people to establish rapport and trust with others because (Select all that apply):

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People communicate more readily in the workplace if they have the same job or position People who like one another tend to trust one another People communicate more readily with people they like People communicate more readily with people they trust

Answer: People who like one another tend to trust one another People communicate more readily with people they like People communicate more readily with people they trust

 

Question: Characteristics of the Adult ego state include logical, rational and analytical behavior:

Answer Options:

True False

Answer: True

 

Question: The two variations of the Parent ego state are (Select all that apply):

Answer Options:

Critical Commending Nurturing Guiding

Answer: Critical Nurturing