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- 1. Multiple ChoiceYou should use the first paragraph of a cover letter to describe your interest in the company.truefalse
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAnother term for a cover letter is a _____.letter of appreciationletter of preparationletter of applicationletter of anticipation
- 3. Multiple ChoiceListing your qualifications in the first paragraph of a cover letter is a good way to draw an employer's interest.truefalse
- 4. Multiple ChoiceYou should Thank the employer for considering you and include your contact information in the closing paragraph of your cover letter.truefalse
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following should the closing paragraph of your cover letter NOT do?Request an interview at the employer's convenienceDescribe why you are interested in the companyInform the employer you will call for their reaction to your resumeRefer the employer to the enclosed resume
- 6. Multiple ChoiceCover letters are equivalent to a personal sales pitch.truefalse
- 7. Multiple ChoiceCover letters can be the same for all prospective employers.truefalse
- 8. Multiple ChoiceCover letters should not list anything specific about the company.truefalse
- 9. Multiple ChoiceCover letters should accompany your resume.truefalse
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following should NOT be listed in the résumé?NameAgeAddressEmail Address
- 11. Multiple ChoiceA chronological resume is one that focuses on a stable work history and shows jobs in sequential order.truefalse
- 12. Multiple ChoiceIf someone has limited work experience a chronological resume is the best type resume to use.truefalse
- 13. Multiple ChoiceFamily members make excellent references to use on your resume.truefalse
- 14. Multiple ChoiceAll resumes are required to be typed on resume papertruefalse
- 15. Multiple ChoiceA different cover letter should be prepared for each position to which you apply.truefalse
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAdding personal information, such as age and birthday, to a resume is appropriate.truefalse
- 17. Multiple ChoiceA good cover letter should have ____ paragraphs.one or twothree to fiveeightas many as necessary
- 18. Multiple ChoiceA resume outlines a person's ____.characterpersonalitygoalsqualifications
- 19. Multiple Choice____ are preset forms in most word processing programs that make creating and formatting a cover letter or resume easy.ReferencesCover lettersTemplatesObjectives
- 20. Multiple ChoiceMentioning a mutual contact in the first paragraph of a cover letter is an excellent way to draw an employer's interest.truefalse
- 21. Multiple ChoiceA targeted resume emphasizes the responsibilities and skills of previous positions held.truefalse
- 22. Multiple ChoiceYou should not list any volunteer activities on your resume because you don’t get paid for them.truefalse
- 23. Multiple ChoiceIt is appropriate to list community involvement activities on your resume.truefalse
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhen listing education on your resume, you should list it chronologically starting with the ____.most relevantleast relevantmost recentleast recent
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich resume type should someone with a stable work history use?TargetedFunctionalCombinationChronological
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhen responding to the common interview question, “Tell me about yourself,” you should do which of the following?Provide a brief biography including your birthplace and family sizeDescribe an accomplishment for each year of your lifeTalk about your long-term career plan and your dream jobSummarize your relevant interests, experiences and goals
- 27. Multiple ChoiceIf asked an off-the-wall, nonsensical question during an interview, you should do which of the following?Stop, think, be creative, and tie in the qualificationsAsk the interviewer what the question has to do with the jobRefuse to answer the questionProvide an off-the-wall answer
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhen you go to a job interview you should arrive at your destination ___ minutes before your scheduled appointment.251015
- 29. Multiple ChoiceIf you have bad breath, chewing gum during an interview is acceptable.truefalse
- 30. Multiple ChoiceIt is common courtesy to write a Thank You letter following a job interview.truefalse
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