Job Seeking Skills: Applications and Resumes

A cover letter should be included with your resume.

• True

• False

When emailing your resume, you should copy and paste your cover letter into the body of the email.T

• True

• False

Which of the following is true regarding employment applications?

• List your oldest job first

• It guarantees you a job.

• It's ok to list lies as long as they're interesting

• It asks if you can legally work in the US.

A ________ highlights an applicant's qualifications for employment.

• Acknowledgement

• References

• Resume

• Application

What type of resume is suitable for people who are just entering the workforce?

• Professional

• Contemporary

• Chronological

• Entry-level

Which of the following would NOT be considered a professional reference. Check all that apply.

• Mother

• Teacher

• Best Friend

• Former Manager

A ______ is a form on which an applicant provides information about his or her experience and education?

• cover letter

• inteview

• applicaton

• follow-up letter

When typing a cover letter, each paragraph must contain 3-5 sentences.

• True

• False

It is never OK to brag on yourself and toot your own horn.

• True

• False

You should ask for permission prior to using someone as a reference.

• True

• False