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Cover letter, Resume, Job Applicatoin

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A cover letter is attached to a resume. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

2.

What 2 items should be included in the first paragraph of a cover letter?

a)

education

b)

the specific job that you are applying for

c)

your first and last name

d)

where you heard of the job

e)

your job history

3.
Cover letters are generally _____ page at most in length.
a)
Four
b)
Three
c)
Two
d)
One
4.
Your cover letter should be addressed to:
a)
"To Whom it May Concern"
b)
The company's name
c)
A specific person (ex. Mr. Bean, Director of Marketing)
d)
The company's president
5.
What should the opening sentence in a cover letter?
a)
I am good at.......
b)
I would like to apply for the position of .......
c)
I would like the job
d)
Give me a job
6.
What would happen if I have spelling mistakes in my letter?
a)
Nothing
b)
I don't have a dictionary
c)
The employer is unlikely to invite you for interview
d)
I will try not to make any
7.

What should be the last thing on your Cover Letter?

a)

A "thank you" paragraph

b)

Closing

c)

Signature

d)

Your typed name

8.
Which of the following rules about creating the cover letter is true.
a)
Cover Letter may exceed 1 page
b)
Do not restate your resume
c)
Include a least one reference
d)
Begin letter with "To Whom it may concern"
9.

A document that shows your interest in a specific job and provides additional information on your skills and experience.

a)

resume

b)

reference sheet

c)

cover letter

d)

job application

10.
A tool that provides information about you to a potential employer.
a)
Career Portfolio
b)
Resume
c)
References
d)
Cover Letter
11.
All of the following goes in the top header of your resume except for ________.
a)
Your name
b)
Phone Number
c)
Street Address
d)
Education
12.
Resumes are usually looked at slowly so the employer can take his or her time to review.  True or False
a)
True
b)
False
13.
What goes in the education section of your resume?
a)
Awards
b)
Experience
c)
Name of School
d)
Organizations
14.
_____________ is a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job.
a)
Interview
b)
Resume
c)
Cover Letter
d)
References
15.

Which one of the following is NOT a component of a resume?

a)

education

b)

contact

c)

skills

d)

interest

16.

Which one of the following is appropriate to use as a reference?

a)

mother

b)

father

c)

professor

d)

friend

17.

Which of the following is the safest email address style to use on your resume?

18.

Volunteer work should be included in your work experience.

a)

true

b)

false

19.

The best way to apply for a job is........................

a)

self-recommending

b)

specifically written for that job

c)

suitable for any job

d)

full of personal information

20.

Which of the following is typically the first section of a job application?

a)

Education and work experience

b)

Job-related questions

c)

References

d)

Personal information

21.

Which of the following is an example of an e-mail address which is NOT appropriate for use on a job application?

a)

Keisha.Clemins@domain.com

b)

Cheerqueen15@domain.com

c)

RichLauro306@domain.com

22.

Marco is filling out a job application for a part-time food service job. The application asks him to list an expected pay amount, but Marco does not know what is typical and does not want to risk asking for too much or too little. Which of the following is recommended?

a)

Leave it blank

b)

Write "anything"

c)

Write "negotiable

23.

Which of the following is the last section on most job applications?

a)

Regerences

b)

Signature

c)

Personal Information

24.

Carla is going to businesses to ask for job applications in person. What does the presentation suggest she bring with her?

a)

Nothing

b)

A small gift for the hiring manager

c)

A friend or family member

d)

Her resume and reference information

25.

You must fill out a job application to get a job.

a)

True

b)

False