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WorksheetsJob Application Process
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the purpose of a résumé?
A résumé provides prospective employers with a snapshot of your qualifications.
A résumé provides prospective employers with a good example of your writing skills.
A résumé provides prospective employers with a detailed account of your leadership roles at school.
A résumé provides prospective employers a copy of your college transcript.
What factors might influence the type of résumé you select?
(Select the best choice below.)
The level of the salary your are pursuing might influence the type of résumé you select.
Your background, skills, and the type of job you are pursuing might influence the type of résumé you select.
The number of years of your college education might influence the type of résumé you select.
Whether or not the school you have attended is accredited might influence the type of résumé you select.
What are four items that may be needed in the application process?
(Select the best choice below.)
You may need a cover letter, résumé, application, and list of three close relatives.
You may need a cover letter, résumé, driver's license, and list of references.
You may need a cover letter, a passport photo, application, and list of references.
You may need a cover letter, résumé, application, and list of references.
Why is it especially important for younger people to get familiar with the job-seeking process?
(Select the best choice below.)
It is extremely hard for young people to find jobs. Becoming familiar with the job-seeking process might give you an advantage.
If you are familiar with the job-seeking process you might be able to work for a staffing company.
You will be able to help friends and family find good jobs.
You will likely change jobs many times during your lifetime.
Which one of the following does NOT belong on a person's resume?
(Select the best choice below.)
Knowledge of various computer programs.
Career objectives.
Prior work experience.
Current salary.
Why do many employers say that a cover letter is as important as the resume that it accompanies?
(Select the best choice below.)
The cover letter gives the writer a chance to explain why she believes that her skills and knowledge make her the ideal person for the position.
The cover letter can be much longer than the resume and provide details that do not belong in the resume.
A handwritten cover letter is a chance to show a potential employer a person's best handwriting.
Once a good cover letter is written, it can be copied in large quantities and then just sent out quickly with the person's resume.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate way to begin a cover letter addressed to Mr. Swift, the hiring manager for a job you are applying for?
Dear Mr. Swift,
To Mr. Swift and anybody else who might be deciding who to hire:
Hey Mr. Swift,
Hello!
A resume style that emphasizes ________ rather than work experience may be a good choice for a person with a limited work history.
values
skills
style
contacts
If you are applying for a job that requires a high level of education or training, you will likely need to submit a cover letter and resume in addition to a job application.
True
False
Some job interviews may take place over the course of several days.
True
False
