Business Communications

Which of the following is most appropriate to use when filling out a job application?

• Blue or black pen

• Permanent Marker

• Red pen

• Pencil

Which item is the most important to include on a resume?

• Sports achievements

• Awards

• Clubs

• Contact information

How long do potential employers generally spend looking at a resume?

• 30 seconds

• 1 minute

• 15 seconds

• 5 minutes

Which of the following questions is not appropriate for an employer to ask during an interview?

• What kind of hobbies are you interested in?

• Do you have reliable transportation?

• Who did you vote for in the last presidential election?

• Have you been in trouble with the law?

What is the purpose of a resume?

• Get the interview

• Get the raise

• Get the job

• Follow up after an interview

Read the following job description and select the best statement to include on your resume:

Help Wanted: Office Clerk

Applicants must be able to type 45 WPM, be proficient with Microsoft Word, and have excellent communication skills.

• I took a computer class in high school

• Microsoft Office Specialist - Word 2010

• I can type 15 WPM

• I have great organizational skills

It is not appropriate to bring someone with you to ask for a job application.

• True

• False

Which of the following should be included in the cover letter?

• Position requested

• Contact information

• Qualifications

• All of the above

In which paragraph of the cover letter do you ask for an interview?

• Frist

• Second

• Third

• You do not ask for an interview in a cover letter

In which paragraph of the cover letter do you state the position you are applying for?

• Frist

• Second

• Third

• You do not state it in the cover letter