WorksheetsApplication letter and Resume
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
The application letter is a great opportunity to sell your unique credentials. It provides the employer with a first impression of you.
TRUE
FALSE
A resume and a Curriculum Vitae (CV) are the same.
TRUE
FALSE
List your educational background in reverse chronological order, starting with the oldest to your most recent one.
True
False
When applying for a job, an applicant must send their application letter along with their resume.
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FALSE
When writing a resume you don't need to put all of your past work experience. You may want to choose to focus only on those that directly relate to your desired role or field.
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False
An application letter serves as an introduction of you and your background experience, and is often your earliest written contact with a potential employer.
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FALSE
It is a special kind of business letter that explains why are you are qualified for the job you are applying for and highlights your most relevant skills or experiences.
(a)
It is a comprehensive but brief summary of your education, work experience, interests, and skills for the employer to read and includes parts such as: header, objective statement, education, professional experiences, skills, professional affiliations, and references.
(a)
This is a section of the application letter that includes the following:
Paula L. Reyes
Human Resource Manager
Bryan Medical Center
3452 Texas Avenue
Bryan, TX 77805
(a)
This section of your resume should contain your name, address, email address, and phone number.
(a)
What is an example of a formal salutation?
To whom it may concern:
Dear Sir/Madam:
Dear Ms. Reyes:
This section of an application letter is where you state which position you are applying for and mention how you heard about the job.
(a)
This part of the resume can refer to paid or unpaid jobs and should include your job title, city and state, followed by dates of employment. You also summarize your contribution and responsibilities to the position.
Professional affiliations
Work Experience
Objective Statement
An important part of a resume where you list your degrees(s) awarded, school(s) attended, dates of attendance or year of graduation/completion and your program/major.
(a)
This part of your resume that includes professors, advisors, or employers who knows you or can attest about your character and skills. They can speak highly of you when your employer calls them.
(a)
This part of an application letter highlights your strongest qualifications, describes how your qualifications benefit the company you're applying for, and cites examples of your work that have benefited previous employers.
(a)
This section of an application letter is where you politely request an interview, provide your contact information for an expected call, and express your gratitude to the employer.
(a)
Sincerely, Cordially, Very truly yours, in an application letter are all examples of:
(a)
Application letters are generally _____ page at most in length, divided into a header, introduction, body, and closing.
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Two
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Four
The best way to start the objective statement on your résumé is with _____.
"I" or "My"
A noun
An active verb
An adjective
