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WorksheetsCover Letter Test
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
Job
A paid position of regular employment.
where you work
An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress.
Career
What you want to be when you grow up
An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress.
A paid position of regular employment.
Labor market
Hard work
Buying a person to do the work
The ability of employment and labor in terms of supply and demand.
As class of professional or vocational positions of employment that involves production
Good producing occupation
Service producing occupation
labor market
An occupation of which provides a service to others rather than creating a product
Good producing occupation
Service producing occupation
labor market
White collar
Dressing nicely
A person who works in an office or professional environment
a fancy job
Blue Collar
A working class person who performs manual labor
A person who works in an office or professional environment
a fancy job
Service worker
working for people
being a waiter
A type of web worker
Provides another avenue for a regular staff employee to advance in classification and grade
Horizontal career ladder
Vertical career ladder
career path
Move between positions of similar responsibility in different areas of competence.
career path
vertical career ladder
horizontal career ladder
Turn over
How many times you move around in your sleep
Moving from job to job
the act or replacing an employee with a new employee
Short-term or long-term goals leading to an ideal career
career plan
career plath
job pathways to choose
A group of careers that share a common features that’s based on your interest.
career paths
career cluster
turn over
4 years of education
Associates degree
Masters degree
Bachelors degree
More than 4 years of education (2-6 more_
Masters degree
Associates degree
Bachelors degree
Match the following:
Apprenticeship
an arrangement in which someone learns an art, trade, or job from the direction of another
Associate degree
a degree granted after a 2 year course of study, by a community or junior college
Bachelor's degree
degree awarded by a college or university to a person who has completed undergraduate studies
Child development
sequence changes that occur in a child from birth to the beginning of adulthood
Credentials
qualifications that indicate a person capable of doing a specific kind of work
Effective communication is
advanced academic degree in a specialized field of study
transferable skills that are useful in nearly every job
the ability to convey information to another person effectively & efficiently
a job that requires minimal education, training, and experience
Employability skills
is work done by a student or trainee in an organization, sometimes without pay
is a job that requires minimal education, training, and experience
are transferable skills that are useful in nearly every
(a) a job that requires minimal education, training, and experience
Entry level
Graduate degree
Internship
This is an advanced academic degree in a specialized field of study, pursued after one has already obtained a bachelor’s degree. (a)
Graduate
Internship
PH'D
An internship is work done by a student or trainee in an organization, sometimes (a) pay, to (b) work experience or (c) requirements for a qualification
without
gain
satisfy
A chosen pursuit, profession, or occupation.
application
career
resource
security
A feeling of being free from fear, danger, etc.
application
career
resource
security
a form a worker fills out when applying for a job
application
career
resource
security
A substance in the environment that is useful to people, is economically and technologically feasible to access, and is socially acceptable to use.
application
career
resource
security
a sum paid regularly to a person, usually after retirement
business cycle
pension
promotion
services
Actions or activities that one person performs for another
business cycle
pension
promotion
services
Advance an employee earns by being productive, cooperation, dependable, and highly skilled.
business cycle
pension
promotion
services
Application of science to help people
diverse
goods
income
technology
Items purchased to satisfy needs and wants
diverse
goods
income
technology
money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.
diverse
goods
income
technology
period of reduced economic activity
demographics
recession
values
unemployment rate
statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
demographics
recession
values
unemployment rate
the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live
demographics
recession
values
unemployment rate
the portion of people in the labor force who are not working
demographics
recession
values
unemployment rate
To make something, especially on a large scale using machinery.
career ladder
cyclical unemployment
manufacture
structural unemployment
unemployment that occurs when workers' skills do not match the jobs that are available
career ladder
cyclical unemployment
manufacture
structural unemployment
Upward movement from an entry-level job to the job that is a final goal.
career ladder
cyclical unemployment
manufacture
structural unemployment
Anton went to three different trade schools in order to learn the skills he needed for his chosen (a)
Because she was such a hard worker, Monica earned a (a) at Taco Bell and is now an assistant manager.
The status give to an employee based on rank or length of service is called
longevity
seniority
priority
superiority
A(n) _____ gives an employee a higher-level job with more authority, responsibility, and pay
evaluation
raise
promotion
transfer
A layoff is an example of a(n) _____ separation
active
passive
involuntary
voluntary
_____ is the number of employees who leave an organization and are replaced over time
head count
substitution
rotation
turnover
Breaking rules might lead to an employee being fired or _____
downsized
terminated
laid off
praised
Noah is preparing his resume for a job application. How many pages should his resume be?
2 pages
3 pages double spaced
1 page
exactly 2 and a half pages
Allison is updating her resume. How should she list her experience/education?
In order of where she stayed the longest
Chronologically with most recent first
In order of where she had the most responsibility
Chronologically with the oldest first
In order of which job is most similar to the one she is applying for
Ava is preparing her resume for a part-time job application. What should she include in her resume if she's in high school or recently graduated? (Choose all that apply)
Her skills
Her work experience and leadership experience
Her awards and honors
Her weekend hobbies
What is a resume'?
a letter used to explain why you are the best fit for a job position.
when you stop a job and then restart.
keywords used to summarize accomplishments.
document created to present a person's background and experience. highlighting their skills, education, and work history.
the same as a job application
________ are individuals who can attest to the applicant’s abilities at work, school and in character
Friends
Contacts
Parents
References
Anika is updating her resume. What should her resume state about the salary/wage she earned at her most recent job?
Specific Amount
Minimum Wage
Nothing
Range of what she earned
References are typically not included on a resume.
True
False
Luna is applying for a job and needs to provide references. Who should not be asked to be a reference?
Relatives
Teacher
Coach
Youth Pastor
Do you need to get permission before you use a person's name as a reference?
Yes
NO
Abigail is applying for a job and needs to send her resume electronically. What is the preferred format to use?
Word
Excel
Jerome is applying for a job and needs to submit a resume. The purpose of a resume is to...
Establish a candidate's qualifications for a position in order to secure an interview.
Establish a candidate's qualifications for a position in order to secure employment.
Establish a candidate's qualifications for a position in order to eliminate the competition.
Demonstrate your prior work experiences.
As a student council officer; Isabella demonstrated teamwork, good listening, and time management. These are examples of her..
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
David is applying for a job that requires coding skills, speaking foreign languages, and software knowledge. These are examples of...
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
Mason is writing a cover letter for a job application. In his cover letter, he should list his...
Hard Skills Only
Soft Skills Only
Both Hard and Soft Skills
Charlotte is writing a cover letter for a job application. How many times should she press enter after typing "Sincerely," to leave space for her signature?
2
3
5
4
Benjamin is applying for a job and needs to write a cover letter. What is the purpose of a cover letter?
To introduce yourself to an organization
draw attention to your resume and motivate the reader to interview you
demonstrate your interest in the company or a specific vacancy
All of the above
What is the ideal font size for the main text in a resume?
8-10 pt
10-12 pt
12-14 pt
14-16 pt
The average time a hiring manager initially spends looking at a resume is ______.
2 minutes
30 seconds
6-7 seconds
45 seconds
A well written resume should be professional. In this context, what does professional mean? (Choose all that apply)
free of errors
appropriate for the intended audience
well thought out and organized
artisitc and fancy
Which of the following is an appropriate email address to put on a resume?
Should you negotiate pay for your CF?
Yes
No
I don't know. That scares me!
When should a resume be updated?
Every time you gain an important new job or educational experience.
Every year.
Continuously, for every single job you get.
You only have to write one resume, you do not have to update it.
True or false: If you have never worked somewhere, there's nothing to put under the 'job experience' section on your resume.
True
False
Who is the best person to put as a reference on your resume?
Your cousin who is working in the industry you want to get into.
Your professor/teacher who you connected well with, but got a D in.
Your neighbor.
Your professor/teacher who you are not close with, but whose class you got an A in.
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
To introduce yourself to the hiring manager at the job you are applying for and to support your resume.
To impress the hiring manager with your advanced writing skills.
To make you stand out compared to those that did not write a cover letter.
Because it is a requirement to write a cover letter when you submit a job application.
Which of the following is a list of people who an employer can contact in order to determine if you are a good candidate for a job?
Community Page
Reference Page
Leader Sheet
Mentor List
What is the key purpose of a cover letter?
To accompany your resume with a personal touch and provide the employer with additional information that may not be required for a resume.
To regurgitate the same information in your resume in a paragraph format.
To make the interviewer view a long and extensive list of your skills and abilities as well as your weaknesses
To create a formal essay in which you give examples of your past experiences that make you an adequate job candidate.
What skill is NOT used in both the classroom and in the workforce?
Organization
Budgeting
Punctuality
Team-work
Melissa is an employee at a local bank. One of her fellow employees has been making inappropriate comments and makes her feel uncomfortable. What should Melissa do to resolve the issue?
She shouldn't do anything
Joke with her employee and hope he gets the hint
Contact her boss immediately and explain the situation that she has been encountering
File a restraining order
How many pages should a professional resume entail?
1/2 page
1 - 2 Pages
2-3 pages
3-5 pages
A brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience that is prepared by a job applicant is an example of?
(a)
A (a) is a piece of writing that introduces you and your resume to a potential employer by highlighting your strength and skills.
When a person is asked a series of questions to see if he or she is a sufficient candidate for a job, this is called?
(a)
(a) is an important skill to develop in order to appear qualified, proficient, and skilled to potential employers.
Many skills required in the workforce are similar to those in the classroom?
True
False
Cover letters and resumes are the first impressions an employer has of you?
True
False
It is professional and generally accepted to send a resume without a cover letter?
True
False
If being harassed by another employee, you should immediately address the situation and resolve it as quickly as possible.
True
False
Using humor is always a probable way to resolve a conflict in the workplace because it lightens the mood.
True
False
It is important to research the company you are being interviewed for in order to be prepared for potential interview questions.
True
False
The purpose of a resume is to establish a candidate's qualifications for a position in order to secure an interview.
True
False
Submitting a resume that is longer than three pages shows that you are well prepared for the job and probably has more experience than the other candidates.
True
False
Resume is a detailed listing of a job candidate's skills, experiences, responsibilities, and achievements as these relate to the position and company being targeted.
True
False
I should include personal information such as a date of birth, social security number on my resume.
True
False
A career objective on a resume is a short description of the job position you are seeking.
True
False
A cover letter can also be called
a resume
a CV
a letter of complaint
a letter of application
When should you send a cover letter?
When it is specifically requested
When you feel like sending
When you want to disclose your salary expectations
Every time you are sending your resume to an employer.
Which one of these things should not be included in a cover letter?
Your experience and personal qualities related to the job
Which job you are applying for and how you found out about the vacancy
Your negative personal qualities
Brief biographical details
A cover letter does all of the following EXCEPT
Explains why you are interested in the job
Introduces you and summarizes your resume
Sells you as the best candidate for the job
Lists all of your hobbies and interests
What should you do before submitting your cover letter?
Spell check
Have someone else to read it (proofread)
Write all in capital letters
Make it all bold
Apart from your contact details and achievements, these things should be part of your resume EXCEPT
Employment experience
Hobbies
Education
Ambition
Your education summary should list places of study and all relevant _______ you've gained.
qualifications
positions
benefits
experiences
The resume should always be written in an informal language.
True
False
A resume's job is to get you
a higher profile
a higher salary
a job interview
an application experience
A RESUME is a document used to highlight your MOST RELEVANT and IMPORTANT:
Knowledge, Experience, Education
Knowledge, Skills, Attitude
Knowledge, Skills, Attendance
Knowledge, Hobbies, References
