Employability Skills/Email

True or False: You should write a cover letter every time you submit a resume for a job

• True

• False

Which of the following appears first in a cover letter?

• Body

• Date

• Signature

• Enclosure

Which of the following appears last in a cover letter?

• Date

• Enclosure

• Body

• Signature

A cover letter does all of the following EXCEPT:

• Lists all of your hobbies and interests

• Explains why you are interested in the job

• Introduces you and summarizes your resume

• Sells you as the best candidate for the job

The __________ format lists your work history with dates, with your most recent employer and job title listed first.

• Combination

• Functional

• Historical

• Chronological

True or False: The spell-checking feature in most software packages will always find the spelling and/or grammatical errors on your resume.

• True

• False

In the U.S., which of the following should NOT be part of a resume?

• Education

• Contact information

• Religious affiliation

• Employment history

True or False: When you are including past job titles in your Employment History section, you should make sure they are general enough to be understood by anyone who may read your resume.

• True

• False

__________ is a good technique for answering interview questions well.

• Seeking feedback

• Using lots of technical terminology

• Using sarcasm

• Embellishing your accomplishments

A(n) __________ allows potential employers to see your skills in action before they hire you.

• audition interview

• group interview

• screening interview

• virtual interview