English For Career Development Coursera Answer (part 2)

 Check Your Understanding: "Facebook Launches Job Search Feature for Low-Skilled Workers

Question 1

• How many countries are now using Facebook to find low-skilled jobs?
• the U.S. and Canada
• 40 countries
• 42 countries
• just European countries

Question 2

How is Facebook making the online job search process easier?  Choose 3 answers.

• provides pictures to future employers
• coach users on interviewing skills
• submit applications to employers 
• schedule interviews 
• connect users with other job searching sites
• use information from the profile to complete application

Question 3
The new safety feature helps users:

• protect their pictures from being used without permission
• use pictures in their applications
• tag themselves more easily from a cell phone
• edit pictures and post to multiple sites 

Check your Understanding: "Using the Internet and Social Media to Search for a Job"

Question 1

According to the text, what should job seekers really describe when they connect with employers online?

• Their past work experience
• The job title they want
• The talents and abilities they can offer an organization

Question 2

According to the text, what can help job seekers to show their talents and abilities?

• Writing better resumes
• Using social media sites
• Improved websites

Question 3

What is the first thing many companies do to find candidates for new positions?
Advertise in newspapers

• Consider current employees
• Check social media website

Question 4

True or False:  According to the article, many people are hired for a job because of recommendations.

• True
• False

Question 5

What social media sites do Elite SEM employers often use?  Check all that apply.

• Twitter
• WhatsApp
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Facebook

Check Your Understanding: "Resume Guide: The Basic Elements"

Question 1

Instructions: All questions in this quiz refer to the reading, “Resume Guide: The Basic Elements." You are allowed to refer to this reading as you answer these questions. You can open the reading in a new tab by clicking one of the links: 

Decide if the following Statements are True or False.__________

True or False. The reader can find your email address or telephone number in the education section.

• True
• False

Question 2

True or False.  You can sum up why you're a good candidate in the headline and summary section.

• True
• False

Question 3

True or False. You should mention what jobs you've had in your resume.

• True
• False

Question 4

True or False.  The reader can find your college or high school degrees in the work experience.

• True
• False

Check Your Understanding: "Connecting Employers with Job Seekers in Today's Economy"

Question 1

Instructions: All questions in this quiz refer to the listening, “Connecting Employers with Job Seekers in Today's Economy." You are allowed to refer to this listening as you answer these questions. You can open the listening in a new tab by clicking the link: 

True or False.  According to the reporter, experts think improved communication and technology skills would fill in the "skills gap."

• True
• False

Question 2

What is "semantic search"?

• A website that is used to advertise new jobs
• A computer program that matches keywords between job postings, resumes, and other documents

Question 3

According to the reporter, what are the benefits of using "semantic search"?  Choose two options.

• The program will fill more jobs.
• The program will create more jobs.
• The program will lead to better matches.
• The program will produce better resumes.

Question 4

According to the reporter, what can companies do to attract better workers? Choose two options.

• Recruit workers from other companies
• Train hiring managers to better understand the companies or businesses
• Write job advertisements that are understandable
• Put job advertisements on more websites to reach more workers

Question 5

According to the reporter, what one thing should job seekers do when applying for a job?

• Improve their job skills
• Contact recruiters for job descriptions
• Be clear about how they can help the company

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