Internship & Job Outreach
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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
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Megan Rahm
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When you apply for a job and attach a resume/cover letter, what special twist should you put in your email introduction?
Add at least one color in your email signature (in additional to black) so you catch the employer's attention.
Reference the success story from your cover letter.
Include your favorite motivational quote to show you're a hard worker.
Choices A and B are both smart strategies.
All of the above.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the smartest way to make sure the employer received your job application?
Send an email and ask. If no response, send one more email. If no response a second time, let it go and hope the employer has your application.
Call the employer on the phone and say, "Hi, I'm calling to make sure you received my job application?"
Call the employer on the phone and say, "Hi, my name is [your first and last name], and I'm calling to make sure you received my job application?"
All of the above are correct -- it depends on the situation.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When you email an employer to seek a job even though the company isn't hiring, what is the best way to impress?
Ask right away if the company is hiring. You want to make your point early so you don't waste the employer's time.
Show you did some research on the company and appreciate the work it does.
Explain your educational credentials, and why you're smart enough for the position.
Choices A and B are both correct -- it depends on the situation.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: When you email an employer to ask about an internship, you should attach your resume to the email.
True -- the employer will want to see your resume and review your level of experience
False -- do not send the resume until the employer asks for one
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CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you want to secure an informational interview and have a connection at the company (ex: a friend who works there), should you tell the employer about the connection in your introductory email?
No, it's never appropriate to use someone else's name in your email.
Yes, if your connection says it's OK to use his/her name, show the employer you are connected to someone who already works there.
It depends on the situation.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the best way to thank an employer after a job interview?
A firm handshake and eye contact as you leave the office
A thank-you email within 24 hours
A thank-you phone call within 72 hours
Choices B and C are both appropriate
All of the above are correct -- it depends on the situation
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CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the smartest way to ask for a letter of recommendation?
Ask for the person to share your best qualities (ex: hardworking, dependable).
Ask for the person to share an example of when you demonstrated your best qualities (ex: hardworking, dependable).
Ask the person to focus more on test scores and grades than your best qualities or examples of when you demonstrated your best qualities.
All of the above are correct -- the person who writes the letter needs to determine which choice is the best for the particular opportunity.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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