Job Application Process

 What is the purpose of a​ résumé?

• A​ résumé provides prospective employers with a snapshot of your qualifications.

• A​ résumé provides prospective employers with a good example of your writing skills.

• A​ résumé provides prospective employers with a detailed account of your leadership roles at school.

• A​ résumé provides prospective employers a copy of your college transcript.

What factors might influence the type of​ résumé you​ select?

​(Select the best choice​ below.)

• The level of the salary your are pursuing might influence the type of​ résumé you select.

• Your​ background, skills, and the type of job you are pursuing might influence the type of​ résumé you select.

• The number of years of your college education might influence the type of​ résumé you select.

• Whether or not the school you have attended is accredited might influence the type of​ résumé you select.

 What are four items that may be needed in the application​ process?

​(Select the best choice​ below.)

• You may need a cover​ letter, résumé,​ application, and list of three close relatives.

• You may need a cover​ letter, résumé,​ driver's license, and list of references.

• You may need a cover​ letter, a passport​ photo, application, and list of references.

• You may need a cover​ letter, résumé,​ application, and list of references.

  Why is it especially important for younger people to get familiar with the​ job-seeking process?

​(Select the best choice​ below.)

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  It is extremely hard for young people to find jobs. Becoming familiar with the​ job-seeking process might give you an advantage.

• If you are familiar with the​ job-seeking process you might be able to work for a staffing company.

• You will be able to help friends and family find good jobs.

• You will likely change jobs many times during your lifetime.

Which one of the following does NOT belong on a​ person's resume?

​(Select the best choice​ below.)

• Knowledge of various computer programs.

• Career objectives.

• Prior work experience.

• Current salary.

Why do many employers say that a cover letter is as important as the resume that it​ accompanies?

​(Select the best choice​ below.)

• The cover letter gives the writer a chance to explain why she believes that her skills and knowledge make her the ideal person for the position.

• The cover letter can be much longer than the resume and provide details that do not belong in the resume.

• A handwritten cover letter is a chance to show a potential employer a​ person's best handwriting.

• Once a good cover letter is​ written, it can be copied in large quantities and then just sent out quickly with the​ person's resume.

Which of the following would be the most appropriate way to begin a cover letter addressed to Mr.​ Swift, the hiring manager for a job you are applying​ for?

• Dear Mr.​ Swift,

• To Mr. Swift and anybody else who might be deciding who to​ hire:

• Hey Mr.​ Swift,

• ​Hello!

A resume style that emphasizes​ ________ rather than work experience may be a good choice for a person with a limited work history.

• values

• skills

• style

• contacts

If you are applying for a job that requires a high level of education or​ training, you will likely need to submit a cover letter and resume in addition to a job application.

• True

• False

Some job interviews may take place over the course of several days.

• True

• False