chapter 11

The best way to make your resume stand out is to use brightly colored paper.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Use your cover letter to make an organized argument for how you can benefit from the company.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A lie detector test is an example of an integrity test.

• TRUE

• FALSE

General ability tests show employers whether you have the basic skills necessary for almost any job

• TRUE

• FALSE

Because employers will be paying you to do a specific job, they can legally require you to complete any preemployment test.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Companies use job applications to give them a standard measure to compare applicants.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A Personal Fact Sheet can be

• attached to a job application.

• prepared after you accept a job.

• used instead of a resume.

• used to complete a job application

The secret to writing a good cover letter is to

• use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

• write about the employer’s needs.

• use a standard business format.

• all of the above.

Your first resume should be

• one page

• no more than four pages

• as long as you need it to be.

• Two pages

Which of the following is always acceptable on a resume?

• a job objective

• your photograph

• the phrase References available on request

• all of the above