Job Application Tailoring Quiz

What is one way to show employers that you are the best applicant for the job?

• By submitting a generic application

• By tailoring your application materials to each job

• By applying to as many jobs as possible

• By using fancy fonts and colors

Which section of the job posting typically includes a combination of education, skills, and past experience?

• Qualifications

• Company summary

• Job duties

• Mission and values

What should you do if you have particular skills that the employer wants?

• Hide them in your application

• Ignore them

• Mention them briefly

• Prominently display them on your application

Is it okay to apply for a position if you don’t meet every desired qualification?

• No, you should only apply if you meet every qualification

• Yes, as long as you address the skills you do have

• Yes, but only if you meet most of them

• No, you must meet all qualifications

What should you do with the detailed job description?

• Ignore it

• Dissect it by highlighting key skills, duties, or phrases

• Use it to compare with other job postings

• Rewrite it in your own words

Where can you find examples to demonstrate your skills?

• Only from formal work experiences

• Only from student groups

• Only from volunteer service

• From class projects, student groups, unrelated part-time jobs, or volunteer service

Why is it important to check out all other sections of the job posting?

• To find out the salary

• To see the job title

• To find key buzzwords and understand the company’s mission and values

• To know the company’s address

What should you do if your values align with the values of the company?

• Ignore it

• Discuss it only during the interview

• Mention it briefly in your resume

• Emphasize it within your cover letter

What do employers love to see in applicants?

• People who are excited to work for them

• People who have the highest qualifications

• People who can work the longest hours

• People who have the most experience

What is the overall goal of tailoring your application materials?

• To fill out the application as quickly as possible

• To make your application look impressive

• To demonstrate a strong fit between what the employer needs and what you can do

• To show that you can follow instructions