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Cover Letter Test

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Job

a)

A paid position of regular employment.

b)

where you work

c)

An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress.

2.

Career

a)

What you want to be when you grow up

b)

An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress.

c)

A paid position of regular employment.

3.

Labor market

a)

Hard work

b)

Buying a person to do the work

c)

The ability of employment and labor in terms of supply and demand.

4.

As class of professional or vocational positions of employment that involves production

a)

Good producing occupation

b)

Service producing occupation

c)

labor market

5.

An occupation of which provides a service to others rather than creating a product

a)

Good producing occupation

b)

Service producing occupation

c)

labor market

6.

White collar

a)

Dressing nicely

b)

A person who works in an office or professional environment

c)

a fancy job

7.

Blue Collar

a)

A working class person who performs manual labor

b)

A person who works in an office or professional environment

c)

a fancy job

8.

Service worker

a)

working for people

b)

being a waiter

c)

A type of web worker

9.

Provides another avenue for a regular staff employee to advance in classification and grade

a)

Horizontal career ladder

b)

Vertical career ladder

c)

career path

10.

Move between positions of similar responsibility in different areas of competence.

a)

career path

b)

vertical career ladder

c)

horizontal career ladder

11.

Turn over

a)

How many times you move around in your sleep

b)

Moving from job to job

c)

the act or replacing an employee with a new employee

12.

Short-term or long-term goals leading to an ideal career

a)

career plan

b)

career plath

c)

job pathways to choose

13.

A group of careers that share a common features that’s based on your interest.

a)

career paths

b)

career cluster

c)

turn over

14.

4 years of education

a)

Associates degree

b)

Masters degree

c)

Bachelors degree

15.

More than 4 years of education (2-6 more_

a)

Masters degree

b)

Associates degree

c)

Bachelors degree

16.

Match the following:

a)

Apprenticeship

1.

an arrangement in which someone learns an art, trade, or job from the direction of another

b)

Associate degree

2.

a degree granted after a 2 year course of study, by a community or junior college

c)

Bachelor's degree

3.

degree awarded by a college or university to a person who has completed undergraduate studies

d)

Child development

4.

sequence changes that occur in a child from birth to the beginning of adulthood

e)

Credentials

5.

qualifications that indicate a person capable of doing a specific kind of work

17.

Effective communication is

a)

advanced academic degree in a specialized field of study

b)

transferable skills that are useful in nearly every job

c)

the ability to convey information to another person effectively & efficiently

d)

a job that requires minimal education, training, and experience

18.

Employability skills

a)

is work done by a student or trainee in an organization, sometimes without pay

b)

is a job that requires minimal education, training, and experience

c)

are transferable skills that are useful in nearly every

19.

​ (a)   a job that requires minimal education, training, and experience

Choose from the below words

Entry level

Graduate degree

Internship

20.

This is an advanced academic degree in a specialized field of study, pursued after one has already obtained a bachelor’s degree. ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words

Graduate

Internship

PH'D

21.

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

Choose from the below words

without

gain

satisfy

22.

A chosen pursuit, profession, or occupation.

a)

application

b)

career

c)

resource

d)

security

23.

A feeling of being free from fear, danger, etc.

a)

application

b)

career

c)

resource

d)

security

24.

a form a worker fills out when applying for a job

a)

application

b)

career

c)

resource

d)

security

25.

A substance in the environment that is useful to people, is economically and technologically feasible to access, and is socially acceptable to use.

a)

application

b)

career

c)

resource

d)

security

26.

a sum paid regularly to a person, usually after retirement

a)

business cycle

b)

pension

c)

promotion

d)

services

27.

Actions or activities that one person performs for another

a)

business cycle

b)

pension

c)

promotion

d)

services

28.

Advance an employee earns by being productive, cooperation, dependable, and highly skilled.

a)

business cycle

b)

pension

c)

promotion

d)

services

29.

Application of science to help people

a)

diverse

b)

goods

c)

income

d)

technology

30.

Items purchased to satisfy needs and wants

a)

diverse

b)

goods

c)

income

d)

technology

31.

money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.

a)

diverse

b)

goods

c)

income

d)

technology

32.

period of reduced economic activity

a)

demographics

b)

recession

c)

values

d)

unemployment rate

33.

statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

a)

demographics

b)

recession

c)

values

d)

unemployment rate

34.

the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live

a)

demographics

b)

recession

c)

values

d)

unemployment rate

35.

the portion of people in the labor force who are not working

a)

demographics

b)

recession

c)

values

d)

unemployment rate

36.

To make something, especially on a large scale using machinery.

a)

career ladder

b)

cyclical unemployment

c)

manufacture

d)

structural unemployment

37.

unemployment that occurs when workers' skills do not match the jobs that are available

a)

career ladder

b)

cyclical unemployment

c)

manufacture

d)

structural unemployment

38.

Upward movement from an entry-level job to the job that is a final goal.

a)

career ladder

b)

cyclical unemployment

c)

manufacture

d)

structural unemployment

39.

Anton went to three different trade schools in order to learn the skills he needed for his chosen (a)  

40.

Because she was such a hard worker, Monica earned a (a)   at Taco Bell and is now an assistant manager.

41.

The status give to an employee based on rank or length of service is called

a)

longevity

b)

seniority

c)

priority

d)

superiority

42.

A(n) _____ gives an employee a higher-level job with more authority, responsibility, and pay

a)

evaluation

b)

raise

c)

promotion

d)

transfer

43.

A layoff is an example of a(n) _____ separation

a)

active

b)

passive

c)

involuntary

d)

voluntary

44.

_____ is the number of employees who leave an organization and are replaced over time

a)

head count

b)

substitution

c)

rotation

d)

turnover

45.

Breaking rules might lead to an employee being fired or _____

a)

downsized

b)

terminated

c)

laid off

d)

praised

46.

Noah is preparing his resume for a job application. How many pages should his resume be?

a)

2 pages

b)

3 pages double spaced

c)

1 page

d)

exactly 2 and a half pages

47.

Allison is updating her resume. How should she list her experience/education?

a)

In order of where she stayed the longest

b)

Chronologically with most recent first

c)

In order of where she had the most responsibility

d)

Chronologically with the oldest first

e)

In order of which job is most similar to the one she is applying for

48.

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)

a)

Her skills

b)

Her work experience and leadership experience

c)

Her awards and honors

d)

Her weekend hobbies

49.

What is a resume'?

a)

a letter used to explain why you are the best fit for a job position.

b)

when you stop a job and then restart.

c)

keywords used to summarize accomplishments.

d)

document created to present a person's background and experience. highlighting their skills, education, and work history.

e)

the same as a job application

50.

________ are individuals who can attest to the applicant’s abilities at work, school and in character

a)

Friends

b)

Contacts

c)

Parents

d)

References

51.

Anika is updating her resume. What should her resume state about the salary/wage she earned at her most recent job?

a)

Specific Amount

b)

Minimum Wage

c)

Nothing

d)

Range of what she earned

52.

References are typically not included on a resume.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Luna is applying for a job and needs to provide references. Who should not be asked to be a reference? 

a)

Relatives

b)

Teacher

c)

Coach

d)

Youth Pastor

54.

Do you need to get permission before you use a person's name as a reference?

a)

Yes

b)

NO

55.

Abigail is applying for a job and needs to send her resume electronically. What is the preferred format to use?

a)

Word

b)

PDF

c)

Excel

56.

Jerome is applying for a job and needs to submit a resume. The purpose of a resume is to...

a)

Establish a candidate's qualifications for a position in order to secure an interview.

b)

Establish a candidate's qualifications for a position in order to secure employment.

c)

Establish a candidate's qualifications for a position in order to eliminate the competition.

d)

Demonstrate your prior work experiences.

57.

As a student council officer; Isabella demonstrated teamwork, good listening, and time management. These are examples of her..

a)

Hard Skills

b)

Soft Skills

58.

David is applying for a job that requires coding skills, speaking foreign languages, and software knowledge. These are examples of...

a)

Hard Skills

b)

Soft Skills

59.

Mason is writing a cover letter for a job application. In his cover letter, he should list his...

a)

Hard Skills Only

b)

Soft Skills Only

c)

Both Hard and Soft Skills

60.

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?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

5

d)

4

61.

Benjamin is applying for a job and needs to write a cover letter. What is the purpose of a cover letter?

a)

To introduce yourself to an organization

b)

draw attention to your resume and motivate the reader to interview you

c)

demonstrate your interest in the company or a specific vacancy

d)

All of the above

62.

What is the ideal font size for the main text in a resume?

a)

8-10 pt

b)

10-12 pt

c)

12-14 pt

d)

14-16 pt

63.

The average time a hiring manager initially spends looking at a resume is ______.

a)

2 minutes

b)

30 seconds

c)

6-7 seconds

d)

45 seconds

64.

A well written resume should be professional. In this context, what does professional mean? (Choose all that apply)

a)

free of errors

b)

appropriate for the intended audience

c)

well thought out and organized

d)

artisitc and fancy

65.

Which of the following is an appropriate email address to put on a resume?

66.

Should you negotiate pay for your CF?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

I don't know. That scares me!

67.

When should a resume be updated?

a)

Every time you gain an important new job or educational experience.

b)

Every year.

c)

Continuously, for every single job you get.

d)

You only have to write one resume, you do not have to update it.

68.

True or false: If you have never worked somewhere, there's nothing to put under the 'job experience' section on your resume.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Who is the best person to put as a reference on your resume?

a)

Your cousin who is working in the industry you want to get into.

b)

Your professor/teacher who you connected well with, but got a D in.

c)

Your neighbor.

d)

Your professor/teacher who you are not close with, but whose class you got an A in.

70.

What is the purpose of a cover letter?

a)

To introduce yourself to the hiring manager at the job you are applying for and to support your resume.

b)

To impress the hiring manager with your advanced writing skills.

c)

To make you stand out compared to those that did not write a cover letter.

d)

Because it is a requirement to write a cover letter when you submit a job application.

71.

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?

a)

Community Page

b)

Reference Page

c)

Leader Sheet

d)

Mentor List

72.

What is the key purpose of a cover letter?

a)

To accompany your resume with a personal touch and provide the employer with additional information that may not be required for a resume.

b)

To regurgitate the same information in your resume in a paragraph format.

c)

To make the interviewer view a long and extensive list of your skills and abilities as well as your weaknesses

d)

To create a formal essay in which you give examples of your past experiences that make you an adequate job candidate.

73.

What skill is NOT used in both the classroom and in the workforce?

a)

Organization

b)

Budgeting

c)

Punctuality

d)

Team-work

74.

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?

a)

She shouldn't do anything

b)

Joke with her employee and hope he gets the hint

c)

Contact her boss immediately and explain the situation that she has been encountering

d)

File a restraining order

75.

How many pages should a professional resume entail?

a)

1/2 page

b)

1 - 2 Pages

c)

2-3 pages

d)

3-5 pages

76.

A brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience that is prepared by a job applicant is an example of?

(a)  

77.

A (a)   is a piece of writing that introduces you and your resume to a potential employer by highlighting your strength and skills.

78.

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)  

79.

(a)   is an important skill to develop in order to appear qualified, proficient, and skilled to potential employers.

80.

Many skills required in the workforce are similar to those in the classroom?

a)

True

b)

False

81.

Cover letters and resumes are the first impressions an employer has of you?

a)

True

b)

False

82.

It is professional and generally accepted to send a resume without a cover letter?

a)

True

b)

False

83.

If being harassed by another employee, you should immediately address the situation and resolve it as quickly as possible.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

Using humor is always a probable way to resolve a conflict in the workplace because it lightens the mood.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

It is important to research the company you are being interviewed for in order to be prepared for potential interview questions.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

The purpose of a resume is to establish a candidate's qualifications for a position in order to secure an interview.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

I should include personal information such as a date of birth, social security number on my resume.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

A career objective on a resume is a short description of the job position you are seeking.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

A cover letter can also be called

a)

a resume

b)

a CV

c)

a letter of complaint

d)

a letter of application

92.

When should you send a cover letter?

a)

When it is specifically requested

b)

When you feel like sending

c)

When you want to disclose your salary expectations

d)


Every time you are sending your resume to an employer.

93.

Which one of these things should not be included in a cover letter?

a)

Your experience and personal qualities related to the job

b)

Which job you are applying for and how you found out about the vacancy

c)

Your negative personal qualities

d)

Brief biographical details

94.

A cover letter does all of the following EXCEPT

a)

Explains why you are interested in the job

b)

Introduces you and summarizes your resume

c)

Sells you as the best candidate for the job

d)

Lists all of your hobbies and interests

95.

What should you do before submitting your cover letter?

a)

Spell check

b)

Have someone else to read it (proofread)

c)

Write all in capital letters

d)

Make it all bold

96.

Apart from your contact details and achievements, these things should be part of your resume EXCEPT

a)

Employment experience

b)

Hobbies

c)
  • Education

d)

Ambition

97.

Your education summary should list places of study and all relevant _______ you've gained.

a)

qualifications

b)

positions

c)

benefits

d)

experiences

98.

The resume should always be written in an informal language.

a)

True

b)

False

99.

A resume's job is to get you

a)

a higher profile

b)

a higher salary

c)

a job interview

d)

an application experience

100.

A RESUME is a document used to highlight your MOST RELEVANT and IMPORTANT:

a)

Knowledge, Experience, Education

b)

Knowledge, Skills, Attitude

c)

Knowledge, Skills, Attendance

d)

Knowledge, Hobbies, References