Writing Action-Oriented Meeting Minutes

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How can you make action items stand out in meeting minutes?

  • Use bold, colors, or underlining (correct)
  • Avoid mentioning deadlines
  • Remove all white space around them
  • Do not assign responsibilities

What should you do to track the progress of actions in meeting minutes?

  • Avoid illustrating with graphics or tables
  • Use bold text
  • Ask for more examples
  • Follow up on the actions until they are completed (correct)

How can you make meeting minutes engaging and informative?

  • Use bland tone and style
  • Avoid using headings and subheadings
  • Include examples, stories, or quotes to add interest and context (correct)
  • Omit feedback and suggestions from participants

Which of the following is NOT a way to write action-oriented meeting minutes?

<p>Avoid tracking the progress of actions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to encourage involvement and engagement in meeting minutes?

<p>Invite feedback, questions, or suggestions from participants and stakeholders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to use headings and subheadings in meeting minutes?

<p>To make the minutes engaging and informative (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?

<p>To summarize work history, education, and skills to sell oneself to prospective employers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what order should the traditional CV sections ideally be presented?

<ol> <li>Contact Information 2. Resume Summary 3. Work Experience 4. Education (A)</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What can optional sections like 'Hobbies & Interests' and 'Projects' demonstrate in a CV?

<p>Experience working in a team or completing tasks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should you include optional sections in your CV?

<p>When you want to demonstrate additional relevant experiences or achievements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are extracurricular activities and projects important to include in a CV for recent graduates?

<p>To demonstrate a diverse range of skills and experiences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which section would be most helpful for an individual who lacks practical work experience?

<p>Extracurricular Activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended order of sections in a CV for recent graduates with no work experience?

<p>Contact Information, Education, Skills, Work Experience, Extracurricular Activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid leaving gaps in your employment history on a CV?

<p>Gaps in employment history can raise questions about what you were doing during that time. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider if your CV is shorter than a page according to the text?

<p>Consider adding more details about your skills and relevant experiences. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of verbs does the text suggest using to describe achievements in previous jobs?

<p>Active verbs that demonstrate proactive engagement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you include when sending your CV to apply for a job according to the text?

<p>A cover letter or email introducing your application. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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