Resume and Cover Letters

Which of the following is NOT a way the first paragraph should use to draw the employer’s interest?

• Listing applicant's qualifications

• Praising the company

• Mentioning a mutual contact if there is one

• Referencing the placement of the job posting

What are cover letters also called?

• Letter of appreciation

• Letter of preparation

• Letter of application

• Letter of anticipation

Which of the following should the closing paragraph NOT do?

• Request an interview at the employer's convenience

• Describe why are you interested in the company

• Inform the employer you will call for his or her reaction to the résumé

• Refer the employer to the enclosed résumé

Which of the following is true about cover letters?

• Cover letters are equivalent to a personal sales pitch

• Cover letters can be the same for all prospective employers

• Cover letters should not list anything specific about the company

• Cover letters should be sent the day before the résumé

In which paragraph of a cover letter should you describe why you are interested in the company?

• First paragraph

• Middle paragraph

• Third paragraph

• Closing paragraph

Which type of résumé focuses on a stable work history and shows jobs held in a sequential order?

• Sequential résumé

• Targeted résumé

• Function oriented résumé

• Chronological résumé

Which of the following should NOT be listed as references?

• Teachers

• Family members

• Previous employers

• Community leaders

Which of the following is NOT required in a résumé?

• Use appropriate amount of white space

• Make sure all words are spelled correctly

• Keep organized and neat

• Résumés should be typed on résumé paper

Which type of résumé should be used when one has limited actual work experience or inconsistent work history?

• Chronological résumé

• Targeted résumé

• Function oriented résumé

• Limited résumé

Which of the following should NOT be listed in the résumé?

• Name

• Age

• Address

• E-mail address