Resume, Cover Letter, References Quiz

Which of the following is a list of people who an employer can contact in order to determine if you are a good candidate for a job?

• Community Page

• Reference Page

• Leader Sheet

• Mentor List

What is the key purpose of a cover letter?

• To accompany your resume with a personal touch and provide the employer with additional information that may not be required for a resume.

• To regurgitate the same information in your resume in a paragraph format.

• To make the interviewer view a long and extensive list of your skills and abilities as well as your weaknesses

• To create a formal essay in which you give examples of your past experiences that make you an adequate job candidate.

What skill is NOT used in both the classroom and in the workforce?

• Organization

• Budgeting

• Punctuality

• Team-work

Melissa is an employee at a local bank. One of her fellow employees has been making inappropriate comments and makes her feel uncomfortable. What should Melissa do to resolve the issue?

• She shouldn't do anything

• Joke with her employee and hope he gets the hint

• Contact her boss immediately and explain the situation that she has been encountering

• File a restraining order

How many pages should a professional resume entail?

• 1/2 page

• 1 - 2 Pages

• 2-3 pages

• 3-5 pages

A brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience that is prepared by a job applicant is an example of?

A ___________is a piece of writing that introduces you and your resume to a potential employer by highlighting your strength and skills.

When a person is asked a series of questions to see if he or she is a sufficient candidate for a job, this is called?

_____________is an important skill to develop in order to appear qualified, proficient, and skilled to potential employers.

Many skills required in the workforce are similar to those in the classroom?

• True

• False