Personal Finance Ch. 4 - Choose a Career

A cover letter should encourage the employer to read your resume and increase your chances for obtaining an interview.

• True

• False

A follow-up thank you should be sent to the employer after an interview only if you are offered a job.

• True

• False

If you have a Realistic personality type you like to analyze things and would make a good detective.

• True

• False

The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1964 forbids discrimination on the basis of race, age, education, and amount of job experience.

• True

• False

If you cannot resolve repeated problems with your job performance, it might be best to resign before your company fires you.

• True

• False

Downsizing involves additional hiring of employees by a company.

• True

• False

On average, a resume should not be longer than 1-2 pages in length.

• True

• False

Cover letters are written specific for each company and mention your strengths.

• True

• False

You should provide 5-6 references to a potential employer.

• True

• False

What is not included on an application?

• referrals

• contact information

• education

• experience