WorksheetsFINAL EXAM PREPARATION XII - APPLICATION LETTER
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 13mins
When should you send a covering letter?
A. Every time you send your CV to an employer.
B. Only when it is specifically requested in a job advert.
C. When you want to tell an employer your salary expectations.
D. Only when your CV does not cover everything you want to say.
Which of the following should NOT feature in the final
paragraph of an application letter?
A. statement thanking the reader for their time / consideration.
B. Your availability / interest in attending an interview.
C. A statement saying you look forward to hearing from the reader.
D. Why you are applying for the position.
How should you start a letter if you do not have a named person to write to?
A. Dear Personnel Department
B. To Whom it May Concern
C. Dear Sir
D. Dear Manager
Which of the following should NOT be included in an application letter?
A. Why you are applying for the position.
B. Your skills, qualifications and experience that are relevant to the position applied for.
C. Details of problems you have had with employers in the past.
D. Your interest in / knowledge of the organization.
If you begin a letter with "Dear Sir" you should end it with:
Yours sincerely
From
Yours faithfully
Yours
Which of the following is not a function of a cover letter?
A. To inform the employer of the job you are applying for
B. To show how well you write
C. To inform the reader of what you expect to get out of the job you're applying for
D. To entice the reader to want to get to know you better by interviewing you
During the interview, the interviewer is assessing ...
A. taste in music
B. what kind of vehicle you have
C. your ability to fit in to their organization
D. Your resume
What are three most important keys to success in interviews?
a. good cologne, nice smile, fresh breath
b. making eye contact, showing enthusiasm, speaking clearly
c. fresh breath, nice smile, making eye contact
d. developing rapport, good posture, fresh breath
The best thing to do in an interview when you get a question that stumps you temporarily is ....
a. sit there and just stare at the interviewer
b. keep saying, good question, good question
c. respond with, I just really cannot answer that
d. paraphrase the question while giving yourself time to think
How should you respond to the question, “where do you see yourself in five years?
a. I just want to be at a place in my life when I am happy with who I am — the job I am doing would have to support that.
b. I could see myself starting my own business.
c. I would hope I am still with this organization in a position of increased responsibility, making a vital contribution to its success.
d. I just want to have a steady income that I am satisfied with and that allows me to be financially independent.
The best way to answer the question, “Why do you want to work for our company,” is by saying:
a. I have been the market leader for the past five years because of the reputation of your products and quality of customer satisfaction and I would like to contribute my services to continue the successes of the organization.
b. I have been the market leaders for the past five years, and I think it would be really great for my career to work for your organization.
c. I love the fact that I can dress in jeans every day and that the office is only a five minute bike ride from the beach.
d. I am really attracted by the great salary and benefits your company offers.
What is the best way to respond to the request, “Tell me about yourself?”
A. Describe your hobbies and interests so that you are more than just a name on a resume.
B. Describe how your qualifications would enable you to provide value if you were hired.
C. Describe what an ideal job would provide you by way of challenge and earnings potential.
How should you respond to the question, “What are your goals?”
A. Aim for the moon — this is my best chance to show that I am ambitious and anxious
B. Be humble as overly aggressive individuals threaten some people.
C. State what I think can realistically be accomplished in the short term (1-2 years).
