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WorksheetsJob Applications, Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 30mins
A job application should be completed in _____.
Blue or black ink
Pencil
Red ink
Crayon
If you don't know your social security number...
Leave it blank on the application
Look it up and write it down before you turn in the application
Make up a number
It's okay. The number isn't important until you get the job.
When filling out job availability, a good rule of thumb is...
Say you are available every day of the week even if you are not
Leave it blank so they can pick a schedule that works for them
For a part-time job, try to give them around 15-20 hours of availability during the week
Say you are unavailable to work weekends because no one likes to work weekends
If a question on the application does not apply to you...
Leave it blank
Make something up
Write N/A
Write W/O
What is the correct way to write that you were paid ten dollars an hour at your previous job?
$10
$10/day
$10/hour
Ten/Hour
When asked "Reason for leaving" on a job application, appropriate answers would include all EXCEPT:
School started
Seasonal job ended
Looked for a new opportunity
My boss and I did not get along
A job application serves the following purpose:
One-page overview of your education, employment, and volunteer history
Test of your communication skills, literacy, and penmanship
Describes why you want the job
All of the above
When writing down your job history you should start with the job you had most recently.
True
False
If you've ever been convicted of a crime, it is okay to lie about it on your job application.
True
False
Instead of writing references on our resumes, we now provide employers with a...
Copy of cell phone contacts
Reference page listing at least 3 of my references
Nothing...employers don't contact references anyway
Your social media account names to get to know the real you
When gathering references, you should get the following information to include on a reference list:
Job title
Contact information
How you met the reference
A and B Only
How many pages should a professional resume entail?
1 page for every 10 years of experience
1 page no matter how much experience you have
As many pages as you need to show your experience
No more than 3 pages
It is not okay to have different versions of your resume that you use for different jobs.
True
False
Which of the following should not be included on your resume?
Phone number
Marital status
Volunteer experience
Leadership experience
Your objective statement should stay the same on your resume, no matter the job your're applying for.
True
False
Use reverse chronological order when listing educational and work experiences.
True
False
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
To provide the employer with additional information about your experience and why you want the job
To include the same information in your resume in paragraph format.
So the interview won'g take as long because they already know some things about you
To provide a writing sample for your employer so they can see how smart you are
There are two styles of cover letters. They are
Block and Script
Script and Modified Script
Block and Modified Block
Block and Stylized
Resumes and cover letters are the first impression an employee has of you.
True
False
It is professional to send a resume without a cover letter attached.
True
False
It is important to research the company you are applying to before writing your cover letter.
True
False
Your cover letter should be specifically written for each job you are applying for. You should not have a generic cover letter for every job.
True
False
Always list references at the bottom of your resume.
True
False
Always address your cover letter to "To Whom it May Concern."
True
False
Employers should not ask you about...
Your religion
Your contact information
Your educational background
Employers should ask all of the above
If you get a job offer and want to accept it, your should ask for a day to think about it.
True
False
Men and women should wear bright colors at job interviews so they will be remembered by the interview panel.
True
False.
What is a cover letter?
A document that outlines your work experience
A letter that accompanies your resume when applying for a job
A document that provides information about your references
What is the purpose of a resume?
To show your work experience and qualifications
To provide information about your hobbies and interests
To explain your salary requirements
Which of the following does not describe a job application?
A form that must be completed when applying for a job
A document that outlines your work experience
A letter that accompanies your resume when applying for a job
What is the primary purpose of a job interview?
To show your work experience and qualifications
To provide information about your hobbies and interests
To assess your fit for the position and company culture
What are some common interview questions?
What is your favorite color?
What is your favorite food?
Tell me about your previous work experience.
What is a reference?
A document that provides information about your salary requirements
A document that outlines your work experience and qualifications
Someone who can provide information about your work experience and character
How many references should you provide when applying for a job?
At least one
At least two
At least three
At least four
What should you include in a thank-you letter?
Your salary requirements
Your social security number
Your gratitude for the opportunity and your interest in the position
What is a resume?
Two sentences long
The applicant’s brief written account of experience for a job
An essay about your life
A paragraph about your favorite food
Can and employer look at your social media before they decide to hire you?
Yes
No
Maybe
A cover letter...
Introduces you
Highlights your skills
Requests an opportunity to meet with a potential employer
All available options
When signing your name, you should give a full signature and not print
True
False
The format of a cover letter is the same format as a
Business letter
Personal letter
Memo
Personal Business Letter
Area codes are only required when the phone number given is long distance.
True
False
Which of the following is not a good idea when completing a job application?
Write down family and friends as references since they will say good things about you.
Try to meet the manager and ask for an application in person to make a good first impression.
Bring your resume with you to use as a resource when filling out your job application.
Get more than one copy of the application in case you make a mistake.
If you do not understand a question:
Don't answer
Ask for an explanation
Act as if you didn't hear the question
What is one thing you ALWAYS do after an interview:
Send a thank you note
Leave the room unexpectedly
Call the company to see if you got the job
Your name, address, phone number, & email all go at the top of your resume. This is considered
Work experience
The Heading
The Objective
The Title
Your social security number is private and your employer should not ask for it.
True
False
What should you attach to your cover letter:
Contact information
Resume
References
Photo ID
For past employers you should include
Full address
Supervisor's name
Phone number
All available options
It is acceptable to use someone as a reference without their permission
True
False
The penalty for falsifying an application may include
A promotion
A day off
Termination of employment
A lunch meeting with coworkers
A cover letter should be handwritten
True
False
What is one thing that you DO NOT put on a resume?
Weaknesses
Past jobs
Skills
Volunteer Experience
What will happen to your application if you do not write neatly?
You won't get an interview
You will get the job
It will get thrown in the trash
It is acceptable to leave items blank on a job application
True
False
What font size should you use for a cover letter?
12
8
18
13
How long should a cover letter be?
3 pages
2 pages
1/2 page
1 page
Do not use what kind of font on your resume
Bold
Italic
Curly or cursive
Plain
Eye contact and good posture show
Laziness
Determination
Stress
Confidence
Being prepared for an interview includes all of the following except:
Practicing questions and answers
Knowing as much as you can about the company
Wearing flashy clothing
Preparing questions to ask the interviewer
