Career Prep Semester Exam Study Guide

A brief history of a person’s education, work experience, and other qualifications for employment.

• Letter of Application
• Portfolio
• Resume'
• Networking

The cover letter is your opportunity to

• explain why you are a perfect fit or the job
• show how well you can spell
• show that you know how to write a letter correctly
• give details about your education

Volunteer work does not count as work experience.

• True
• False

A chronological resume' gives work history from oldest to newest

• True
• False

The two types of resumes are

• Skills and Functional
• Skills and Chronological
• Chronological and Cover Letter
• Skills and Cover Letter

The first thing to do when filling out an application form is

• mark out items that do not apply
• print your name
• read the entire form carefully
• print your address

How should you address a cover letter when you don't know the name of the person?

• Dear Sir or Madam
• To Whom It May Concern
• Dear Hiring Manager
• Dear Mrs. Smith

When a question on an application does not apply to you, you should just leave it blank.

• True
• False

What is the first thing you should do when granted an interview?

• Jump Up and Down
• Prepare Interview Questions
• Research the company
• Find the appropriate outfit

During an interview, the interviewer will ask many questions to

• find out if you are the right person for the job
• make the applicant nervous
• find out the applicant's personal business
• None of the above