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Resume

Total questions: 248

Worksheet time: 2hrs 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The info in a resume and cover letter should match. 
a)
True
b)
False
2.
When writing a cover letter To Whom It May Concern is the appropriate...
a)
Closing
b)
Heading
c)
Greeting/Saluation
3.
When writing a resume, your contact info should go where?
a)
Top
b)
Bottom
c)
Middle
4.
A cover letter heading includes what info?
a)
Your name
b)
The company address
c)
Your address
d)
Your skills
5.
The first paragraph of a cover letter states which things?
a)
Experience
b)
Interview request
c)
Position interested in
d)
Education
6.
The middle paragraphs of a cover letter include...
a)
Education
b)
Work Experience
c)
Skills/Qualifications
d)
All of the above
7.
Block letter style means everything lines up on left side of the paper.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
A resume should include all of your references and their contact info.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
When writing a cover letter, you should close with the following:
a)
Your Friend,
b)
Love,
c)
Yours Truly, 
d)
Sincerely,
10.
The longest part of a cover letter should be the...
a)
1st paragraph
b)
Middle Paragraph
c)
Last Paragraph
d)
Inside Heading
11.
A resume should include the following:
a)
the word "I"
b)
complete sentences
c)
a picture of yourself
d)
Bulleted lists of things
12.
Some good examples of power words or action verbs include:
a)
cleaned, washed, made
b)
organized, prepared, guided
c)
fried, lifted, helped
13.
The date on a cover letter...
a)
Is part of the heading.
b)
Should be written out completely.
c)
is not important.
d)
A and B
14.
Resumes and cover letters should be submitted...
a)
Together
b)
Error Free
c)
On matching paper
d)
All of the above
15.
When writing a cover letter the last paragraph should include:
a)
An interview request
b)
A thank you
c)
Additional Contact Info
d)
All of the above
16.

___________ provides work samples and evidence of your ability and skills.

a)

Resume

b)

Cover Letter

c)

Career Portfolio

d)

References

17.

_________________is a person who is willing to talk to employers about your skills, abilities, and general character—hopefully positively.

a)

Cover Letter

b)

Resume

c)

References

d)

Job Application

18.
_____________ 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
19.
An employer will ask you to complete an _____ which asks for information related to employment.
a)
Personal Data Sheet
b)
Application
c)
References
d)
Cover Letter
20.
_________________is a tool that provides information about you to a potential employer.
a)
Cover Letter
b)
Resume
c)
References
d)
Job Application
21.
________ expresses your interest in a specific job
a)
Resume
b)
References
c)
Cover Letter
d)
Career Portfolio
22.
When writing a resume, your contact info should go where?
a)
Top
b)
Bottom
c)
Middle
23.
A resume should include all of your references and their contact info.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
A resume should include the following:
a)
the word "I"
b)
complete sentences
c)
a picture of yourself
d)
Bulleted lists of things
25.
Some good examples of power words or action verbs include:
a)
cleaned, washed, made
b)
organized, prepared, guided
c)
fried, lifted, helped
26.
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
27.
You should include references on a resume.  True or False
a)
True
b)
False
28.
This section of the resume includes work and volunteer activities with dates and responsibilities.
a)
Career Objective
b)
Honors and Awards
c)
Experience
d)
Education
29.
What goes in the education section of your resume?
a)
Awards
b)
Experience
c)
Name of School
d)
Organizations
30.
Resumes are usually looked at slowly so the employer can take his or her time to review.  True or False
a)
True
b)
False
31.
The info in a resume and cover letter should match. 
a)
True
b)
False
32.
When writing a cover letter the last paragraph should include:
a)
An interview request
b)
A thank you
c)
Additional Contact Info
d)
All of the above
33.
A cover letter heading includes what info?
a)
Your name
b)
The company address
c)
Your address
d)
Your skills
34.
The first paragraph of a cover letter states which things?
a)
Experience
b)
Interview request
c)
Position interested in
d)
Education
35.
The middle paragraphs of a cover letter include...
a)
Education
b)
Work Experience
c)
Skills/Qualifications
d)
All of the above
36.
When writing a cover letter, you should close with the following:
a)
Your Friend,
b)
Love,
c)
Yours Truly, 
d)
Sincerely,
37.
The longest part of a cover letter should be the...
a)
1st paragraph
b)
Middle Paragraph
c)
Last Paragraph
d)
Inside Heading
38.
You should always get a person's permission before you use them as a reference.
a)
True
b)
False
39.

Your mom and dad are good people to use for a reference.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

The CV and the Resume are _____

a)

the same

b)

different

41.

When writing a resume you should focus ___ listing your _____ rather than your ______.

a)

on / achievements - responsibilities.

b)

in / achievements - responsibilities

c)

on / responsibilities - achievements

d)

in / responsibilities - achievements

42.

When listing your skills, it is important to _____

a)

be honest and list your real skills as a person.

b)

highlight the skills that are relevant to the job you're applying for.

43.

It is okay to have some grammatical errors in our resume, after all it is not an English exam.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

When calling a lady it is better to use ____

a)

Mrs.

b)

Ms.

c)

Miss

45.

Before writing the salutation in a cover letter, we should write the ________ respectively.

a)

header, the recipient's info, and the date

b)

date, the recipient's info , and the header

c)

header, the date, and the recipient's info

46.

In the header we should include: ___

a)

  • - Contact Info (Full name, phone number and email address)

  • - Address (Optional)

b)

  • - Contact Info (Full name)

  • - Address (Optional)

c)

  • - Contact Info (email address)

  • - Address (Necessary)

47.

Under the date, we should write the recipient's info ( ___ )

a)

recipient's name (if known), and the company's address.

b)

recipient's name (if known), their title, and the company's name.

c)

recipient's name (if known), their title, the company's name, and the company's address.

48.

A good example on a formal salutation is: ____

a)

Dear Sarah,

b)

Dear Ms. Smith,

c)

Hi Sama,

d)

Hello hiring manager,

49.

A good example on a complimentary close is: _____

a)

Best wishes,

b)

See ya,

("ya" is an informal slang way of saying "you")

c)

Sincerely,

50.

In the opening paragraph in a cover letter, you should mention:

a)

why you're interested in applying for the role in this company.

b)

  • - the position you're applying for and how you found out about the job.

  • -  why you're interested in the position/company

c)

introduce yourself and state your qualifications

51.

In the body paragraph of a cover letter, you should state ___

a)

  • Your qualifications, experiences and achievements. Then link them to the company's needs and goals.

b)

You should try to convince them to interview you in every way possible.

c)

You should mention your responsibilities in your last/current job.

52.

In the closing paragraph in a cover letter, you should ____

a)

- only Include "a call to action"

b)

  • - Show your excitement for an interview.

  • - Thank the employer for the consideration.

  • - Include "a call to action"

c)

Thank the employer for the opportunity and say good-bye.

53.

In a cover letter, you should put your signature ____.

a)

at the end

b)

at the top

c)

It doesn't matter

54.

In the Signature, you should ___

a)

sign

b)

put your contact information and your address

c)

write your full name

55.

A document that provides information about you to a potential employer.

a)

References

b)

Resume

56.

When creating a resume it is important to use...

a)

Lot of fancy words

b)

Fancy fonts and lots of content

c)

Your picture

d)

Perfect punctuation and grammar

57.

Resumes are like

a)

advertisments

b)

obituaries

c)

addresses

d)

orations

58.

What is the purpose of a resume?

a)

To get a job interview

b)

To impress your friends

c)

To make money

59.

The best way to start a sentence on your resume is with:

a)

"I" or "My"

b)

A pronoun

c)

An action verb

60.

If you mowed the lawn for a neighbor or supervised younger children, can you list it as "Experience or Accomplishments"?

a)

YES

b)

NO

61.

If you don't have any work experience, what could you list in your resume?

a)

activities

b)

awards

c)

skills

d)

ALL of them

62.

All of the following are skills and qualities you can mention on a resume, EXCEPT:

a)

friendly

b)

punctual

c)

fast learner

d)

popular

63.

A prospective employer gains a quick first impression of you through the resume. TRUE OR FALSE?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

64.

Often a resume is used together with a ______ to get a job interview

a)

brochure

b)

booklet

c)

cover letter

65.

Which is NOT considered a "soft skill"?

a)

Leadership

b)

Teamwork

c)

Problem Solving

d)

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

66.

Which should NOT be included in a resume?

a)

Your contact information

b)

Your work experience

c)

Your Age

d)

Your Achievements and Awards

67.

"Works well in a team setting" is considered

a)

SOFT skill

b)

HARD skill

c)

Something you do in class

68.

"Safely operates a power tool by following directions and safety procedures" is considered

a)

Impossible

b)

A "HARD" skill

c)

A "SOFT" skill

d)

Not necessary

69.

Creating various documents using MICROSOFT OFFICE, knowledge of GOOGLE docs, typing fast are considered

a)

SOFT skills

b)

HARD skills

70.

When writing your resume or preparing for a job interview, one should ____

a)

embellish their skills and abilities

b)

research a company's mission statement, vision and values

71.

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

72.

All of the following are tips for creating a resume EXCEPT for

a)

Keep the design simple

b)

Use keywords

c)

Use power words

d)

keep resume to two pages

73.
This section of the resume includes work and volunteer activities with dates and responsibilities.
a)
Career Objective
b)
Honors and Awards
c)
Experience
d)
Education
74.

All of the following are important to consider when creating a resume EXCEPT...

a)

Easy-to-Read

b)

Grammar

c)

Imagery

d)

Spelling/ Capitalization

75.

Hiring managers will usually look at a resume for how long before making a decision?

a)

10 minutes

b)

6 seconds

c)

2 hours

d)

A few days

76.

Your career objective describes...

a)

list of future goals.

b)

prior employment.

c)

your dream job.

d)

your overall career goal.

77.

Any special accomplishment that you earned recognition for should be included in the...

a)

experience section.

b)

reference section.

c)

education section.

d)

awards/achievements section.

78.
References are...
a)
guys in striped shirts who throw flags at football games.
b)
collections of coral that grow just past the beach.
c)
letters or lists of people who will say good things about you.
d)
different things to refer to if you want to change someone's mind.
79.

Education and Experience should be listed

a)

From most relevant to least

b)

From most recent to oldest

c)

From first job to last

d)

It does not matter

80.

What is the recommended font size for the resume?

a)

8 - 10

b)

10 - 12

c)

12 - 14

81.
What is NOT usually included in a resume?
a)
Contact info
b)
Work history
c)
Schools attended 
d)
Who our friends are
82.
A "skill" is something that you have learned to do through practice and effort?
a)
True 
b)
False
83.

Where would I put Fully Bilingual (English & Spanish) in a resume?

a)

Contact Information

b)

Skills

c)

Experience

d)

Education

e)

Hobbies

84.

Where would I put Fully Bilingual (English & Spanish) in a resume?

a)

Contact Information

b)

Skills

c)

Experience

d)

Education

e)

Hobbies

85.

Where would I place: gonzalez.mari.e@gmail.com in a resume?

a)

Contact Information

b)

Skills

c)

Experience

d)

Education

e)

Hobbies

86.

Where would I place: Public Relations Major in a resume?

a)

Contact information

b)

Skills

c)

Experience

d)

Education

e)

Hobbies

87.

Which selection would you list in "Work Experience"?

a)

Babysitter

b)

Honor Roll

c)

Bilingual

d)

Energetic

88.

Who can you list as a REFERENCE?

a)

aunt or uncle

b)

parents

c)

teacher or coach

d)

teenage friend

89.

You should customize a resume for every job you apply to using the job description.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

When listing the employment dates for work experience, you should include:

a)

month and year only

b)

the exact date (month, date, and year)

c)

only the year

91.

What is wrong with the following cover letter sample (You may select multiple answers):

To whom it may concern:


I read your ad for the assistant position and would like to apply. As my resume shows you, I have a lot of great experience that you can use. And, IMHO, this job is exactly what I want!!!


Please review my resume and call me soon to schedule an interview. I am so eager to meet you. Hope to CU soon!!!


Sincerely, Debbie Jobhunter

a)

Salutation is too generic.

b)

Texting Lingo.

c)

Spelling Errors.

d)

Too many exclamation marks.

e)

Boring, doesn't catch the attention of the hiring manager.

92.

What is the purpose of a cover letter? You may select multiple.

a)

To repeat all of the details of your resume.

b)

To motivate the reader to interview you.

c)

To leave a good first impression.

d)

To demonstrate your interest in a company.

e)

None of these.

93.

What is a cover letter?

a)

An outdated form of applying for a job

b)

Another name for a resume

c)

Used to introduce yourself to the employer and draw interest to resume

d)

Has credentials for the applicant

94.

What goes in paragraph two?

a)

Your address

b)

Attention Grabber

c)

Your qualifications

d)

Your references

95.

What does a good cover letter have?

a)

A clear purpose that shows why you are writing it

b)

Visually appropriate and appealing

c)

Includes relevant info about the writer

d)

Is grammatically correct with no errors

e)

all of the above

96.

True or false; In your cover letter it is okay to sell yourself in an arrogant manner because it shows confidence

a)

True

b)

False

97.

At the end of a cover letter be sure to

a)

say why you are writing

b)

short and to the point

c)

introduce yourself

d)

include a call to action

98.

What is the last thing you put on a cover letter?

a)

Sign-off

b)

Just your name

c)

Any action verb

d)

The date

99.

Date Format...

a)

4/19/2018

b)

Thursday, April 19, 2018

c)

April 19, 2018

100.

Your Contact Information

a)

Email adress

b)

Name, Address, Telephone Number, Email

c)

City, Sate Zip Code

d)

Name, address

101.

Salutation if you know the person who is going to be reading the letter...

a)

Dear Frank Burns,

b)

Mr. Burns,

c)

Dear Hiring Manager,

102.

Salutation if DO NOT know the person who is going to be reading the letter...

a)

Dear Frank. Burns,

b)

Mr. Burns

c)

Dear Hiring Manager,

d)

To Whom It May Concern,

103.

It is ok to write "To Whom it May Concern" if you don't know who is the manager

a)

True

b)

False

104.

In the opening paragraph, you should

a)

explain why do you want the job

b)

introduce yourself

c)

answer questions

d)

start with the purpose of your letter

105.

The Passion and Experience Paragraph states

a)

your references, and why they are worth calling.

b)

your skills and qualities that set you apart from the rest of the applicants.

c)

your knowledge, how you will make the company better, and why you are the best person for the job.

d)

which job you want, how you have a personal connection with their organization, and why they should hire you

106.

The following is a good call to action?


If you know what you are doing, and if you are smart, you will contact me at delgado.cinco@gmail.com or (425) 7xx-xxx6 to schedule an interview. I am available at your convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration.

a)

True

b)

false

107.

Spelling and grammar are extremely important when writing a cover letter

a)

True

b)

False

108.

You should always use a professional language while writing a cover letter

a)

False

b)

True

109.

Example of Complimentary Close.

a)

I will contact you

b)

Sincerely,

c)

I will call you

d)

XOXO

110.

I have finished my resume and put it in Google Classroom for review?

a)

Yes

b)

No

111.

I have written my cover lettter?

a)

Ye

b)

No

112.
How many typos are permitted in a cover letter?
a)
0
b)
1-4
c)
5-10
d)
10+
113.

Chronological resume is helpful for candidates who

a)

Have changed jobs frequently

b)

Have gaps in their employment records

c)

Show steady career growth

d)

all are correct

114.

For college students and others who lack extensive experience, the functional résumé format may be preferable.

a)

True

b)

False

115.

3. Functional resume begins with all of these except

a)

the candidate's name

b)

Contact Information

c)

Scope statement

d)

job objective

116.

Two-page resume is the most common length:

a)

true

b)

false

117.

Career objective or job title should be

a)

General

b)

Specific

c)

Deleted

d)

Vague

118.

Because your résumé is probably the most important document you will ever write, you should

a)

enhance your job titles to make your résumé more impressive

b)

include ample use of the personal pronoun I to make it more personal

c)

consider having a knowledgeable friend or relative proofread it

d)

use a professional résumé service to prepare your résumé

119.

The purpose of a cover message is to _______.

a)

showcase an applicant's command of the English language

b)

secure a job interview

c)

introduce the résumé

d)

repeat the information presented on the résumé

120.

The biggest error job seekers make when writing a cover message is

a)

misspelling the receiver's name or the company's name

b)

forgetting to enclose their résumé

c)

making the letter too generic

d)

not asking for the interview

121.

in the body, you should include all, except:

a)

adress the reader by name

b)

add your qualifications

c)

explain how your preparation fulfill the requirements

d)

Stress reader benefits

122.

One tip for a successful cover letter is:

a)

never use passive voice

b)

use vague words

c)

cover letter must look professional

d)

focus on the "I" view

123.

Cover letters should be modified to each specific position.

a)

True

b)

False

124.

Which résumé method should be used if you have a stable work history and each job makes a logical sequence toward the position you are seeking?

a)

Chronological

b)

Targeted

c)

Function-oriented

d)

Combination

125.

Adding personal information to a résumé is appropriate.

a)

True

b)

False

126.

How many paragraphs should a cover letter have?

a)

One or two

b)

Three to five

c)

Eight

d)

As many as necessary

127.

A résumé outlines a person’s .

a)

Education

b)
Experience
c)

Skills

d)

Interests

128.

__________ are preset forms offered by various word processing programs.

a)

Templates

b)

Styles

c)

Macros

d)

Themes

129.

Mentioning a in the first paragraph of a cover letter can draw the employer’s interest.

a)
Mutual contact
b)

Past job

c)

Future goal

d)
Personal interest
130.

Which résumé method accentuates responsibilities and capabilities of positions held?

a)

Chronological

b)

Targeted

c)

Function-oriented

d)

Combination

131.

Community involvement and volunteer activities are appropriate to include on a résumé.

a)

True

b)

False

132.

When listing education, you should list institutions chronologically starting with the .

a)

Most relevant

b)

Least relevant

c)
Most recent
d)

Least recent

133.

Which of the following should be included in a résumé’s "Skills" section?

a)

Personal hobbies

b)

Technical skills and certifications

c)

References

d)

Job duties from your previous role

134.

A résumé should be limited to a maximum of how many pages?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

135.

The objective statement on a résumé should focus on your .

a)
Skills
b)

Experience

c)

Education

d)

Achievements

136.

A well-written cover letter should demonstrate your .

a)

Personal life experiences

b)

Ability to multitask

c)
Interest in the company and position
d)

Past salary history

137.

Which of the following is considered unprofessional to include on a résumé?

a)

A. A professional summary

b)

B. Social media links

c)

C. Personal photographs

d)

D. Work experience

138.

A functional résumé format is most beneficial when you .

a)

Are seeking a specific position in a stable field

b)

Have extensive relevant work experience

c)
Have gaps in employment or are changing careers
d)

Are applying for an academic role

139.

What is the purpose of a résumé cover letter?

a)

To summarize the job description

b)

To introduce yourself and explain why you're a good fit for the job

c)

To list all of your qualifications

d)

To mention salary expectations

140.

Which of the following is the best way to demonstrate your achievements on a résumé?

a)

Listing job duties

b)

Quantifying accomplishments

c)

Using vague descriptions

d)

Listing all past job titles

141.

Should you include your hobbies on a résumé?

a)

Yes, if they are relevant to the job

b)

Yes, always

c)

No, they are not important

d)

Only if you have a personal blog

142.

What should you do if you don’t have much job experience for your résumé?

a)

Include only your educational background

b)

Focus on transferable skills and volunteer experience

c)

Leave the experience section blank

d)

Mention every job, even if irrelevant

143.

A resume is:

a)

A document that you submit to employer when you are hired for the job.

b)

A document that only lists your skills and abilities.

c)

A one-page summary of your skills, education, and abilities.

d)

A job application.

144.

Why is it important to have a solid resume?

a)

A. It opens the door for good jobs.

b)

B. It is your advertisement of your skills and abilities.

c)

C. It will get you hired for the job.

d)

D. Both A and B

145.

All of the following are elements of a resume EXCEPT:

a)

Family Background

b)

Heading

c)

Objective

d)

Experience

146.

If you have very little work experience, you should emphasize your:

a)

Accomplishments

b)

Volunteer Experience

c)

Involvement in Student Organizations

d)

All of the Above

147.

Each description of your job responsibilities should begin with:

a)

A noun

b)

An adjective

c)

A pronoun

d)

an action verb

148.

You would use the functional resume if you are changing careers or have gaps in employment.

a)

True

b)

False

149.

The chronological resume lists your most current work experience last under "Work Experience."

a)

True

b)

False

150.

The Combination Resume includes features of the chronological and functional resume?

a)

True

b)

False

151.

You should write a cover letter every time you submit a resume for a job unless the job description states otherwise.

a)

True

b)

False

152.

A cover letter does all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Sells you as the best candidate for the job

b)

Introduces you and summarizes your resume

c)

Explains why you are interested in the job

d)

List all of your hobbies and interests

153.

What goes in paragraph one of the cover letter paragraph?

a)

Your address

b)

Your references

c)

An introduction to who you are and what position you are applying for

d)

Mention measurable achievements

154.

What information should be included in the SECOND paragraph of your cover letter?

a)

Your address

b)

What you will bring to the position

c)

Your qualifications

d)

A request for an interview.

155.

What information goes in the closing paragraph of your cover letter?

a)

What you will bring to the position

b)

Your qualifications

c)

Signature

d)

A statement to thank them for taking the time out to consider you

156.

How long should your cover letter be?

a)

1 Page

b)

1.5 pages

c)

2 Pages

d)

Less than a page

157.

If you can't find the name of the person to address your letter to, you can use all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Dear Hiring Manager:

b)

To whom this may concern:

c)

Dear staff selection team:

158.

Before creating your cover letter, what should you do first?

a)

Call the company to request an interview

b)

Send your resume and portfolio.

c)

Gather all important information such as the job description

159.
What goes in the education section of your resume?
a)
Awards
b)
Experience
c)
Name of School
d)
Organizations
160.

When creating a resume it is important to use...

a)

Lot of fancy words

b)

Fancy fonts and lots of content

c)

Your picture

d)

Perfect punctuation and grammar

161.

Once you create a resume how often should you update it?

a)

You never have to change it

b)

Every Presidential Election

c)

Every time something changes in your work experience, or if you learn something new

162.

Which selection would you list in "Work Experience"?

a)

Babysitter

b)

Honor Roll

c)

Bilingual

d)

Energetic

163.

If you mowed the lawn for a neighbor or supervised younger children, can you list it as "Experience or Accomplishments"?

a)

YES

b)

NO

164.

Often a resume is used together with a ______ to get a job interview

a)

brochure

b)

booklet

c)

cover letter

165.

Which should NOT be included in a resume?

a)

Your contact information

b)

Your work experience

c)

Your Age

d)

Your Achievements and Awards

166.

How many pages should a resume' be?

a)

2 pages

b)

3 pages double spaced

c)

1 page

d)

exactly 2 and a half pages

167.

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.

168.
A document that contains a person’s qualifications and experiences which is used to apply for a job is called a(n):
a)
Rutabaga
b)
Resume
c)
Resolution
d)
Really Cool Document
169.

In what part of the cover letter would you ask for an interview?

a)

Heading

b)

Introduction

c)

Body

d)

Closing

170.

In what paragraph should you say what position you are interested in?

a)

Paragraph 1

b)

Paragraph 2

c)

Paragraph 3

d)

Paragraph 4

171.

What paragraph explains the skills and experiences you have that would make you successful in a job?

a)

Paragraph 1

b)

Paragraph 2

c)

Paragraph 3

d)

Paragraph 4

172.

A cover letter should state: 1.) Why you are writing it 2.) What you have to offer, and 3.) How you will follow up. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

173.

In what part of the cover letter would you ask for an interview?

a)

Heading

b)

Introduction

c)

Body

d)

Closing

174.

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

175.
Cover letters are generally _____ page at most in length.
a)
Four
b)
Three
c)
Two
d)
One
176.

What is the primary purpose of a cover letter?

a)

To showcase your artistic skills

b)

To list your job responsibilities

c)

To introduce yourself and explain your suitability for a job

d)

To share your personal hobbies

e)

To provide your academic history

177.
Resumes are used when...
a)

applying for college.

b)

you're low on lives in Super Smash Bros.

c)
trying to get a promotion.
d)
applying for a job.
178.
Which of these are categories of a resume:
a)

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Awards/Acomplishments

b)

Education, References, Work Experiences, Contact Information

c)

Objective, References, Work Experiences, Age

d)

Work Experiences, Awards/Accomplishment, Contact Information, Greetings

179.

The first thing to appear at the top of a business letter?

a)

Reference

b)

return addres

c)

salutation

d)

complimentary close

180.

The first paragraph of an application letter should explain?

a)

Why you wrote the letter

b)

Why you are the best person for the job

c)

Why you left your last job

d)

all of the above

181.

The body of your application letter should NOT include

a)

Information about your degree

b)

Information about your qualifications

c)

information about your work experience

d)

information about your personal struggles

182.

An application letter should grab someones attention so brightly colored paper is a great way to stand out.

a)

True

b)

False

183.

An email application letter does NOT need to include a purpose.

a)

True

b)

False

184.

Work experience and education should be listed in chronological order on your resume.

a)

True

b)

False

185.

Which one should NOT be a part of your resume?

a)

An email address

b)

Your favorite hobbies

c)

Your experience

d)

Computer skills you have

186.

If you have errors and misspellings on your resume or cover letter what is the most likely outcome?

a)

They will call you to ask about the mistakes

b)

They will call you to set up an interview

c)

They will throw your resume away

d)

They will call and ask about your references

187.

The best way to reach a lot of potential employers is to make a simple resume that is the same for every company and send out as many as possible.

a)

True

b)

False

188.

Volunteer work should be included on your resume just like any other job.

a)

True

b)

False

189.
An application is an uniform way of having everyone’s information in the same spot
a)
true
b)
false
190.
how many job openings are advertised to the public?
a)
80%
b)
50%
c)
30%
d)
100%
191.
can you use the same resume and cover letter for every job you apply for?
a)
yeah
b)
no
c)
it depends- if the jobs are similar you can
192.

Whatever your trainings and seminars, they must all be included in the resume.

a)

True

b)

False

193.

Knowledge of the job and the company will help you in drafting your cover letter.

a)

True

b)

False

194.

Signature is an integral part of a cover letter.

a)

True

b)

False

195.

A cover letter is best written in the third person point of view.

a)

True

b)

False

196.

The range for the letter's font size is from 10-12 points.

a)

True

b)

False

197.

It is effective to use the phrase "To whom it may concern" in the salutation.

a)

True

b)

False

198.

_________________is a person who is willing to talk to employers about your skills, abilities, and general character—hopefully positively.

a)

Cover Letter

b)

Resume

c)

References

d)

Job Application

199.
_________________is a tool that provides information about you to a potential employer.
a)
Cover Letter
b)
Resume
c)
References
d)
Job Application
200.
________ expresses your interest in a specific job
a)
Resume
b)
References
c)
Cover Letter
d)
Career Portfolio
201.
When writing a resume, your contact info should go where?
a)
Top
b)
Bottom
c)
Middle
202.
Some good examples of power words or action verbs include:
a)
cleaned, washed, made
b)
organized, prepared, guided
c)
fried, lifted, helped
203.
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
204.
This section of the resume includes work and volunteer activities with dates and responsibilities.
a)
Career Objective
b)
Honors and Awards
c)
Experience
d)
Education
205.
Resumes are usually looked at slowly so the employer can take his or her time to review.  True or False
a)
True
b)
False
206.
The info in a resume and cover letter should match. 
a)
True
b)
False
207.
When writing a cover letter the last paragraph should include:
a)
An interview request
b)
A thank you
c)
Additional Contact Info
d)
All of the above
208.
The first paragraph of a cover letter states which things?
a)
Experience
b)
Interview request
c)
Position interested in
d)
Education
209.

The purpose of your resume and cover letter is to_____________.

a)

win an employee of the month award

b)

persuade an employee to call you for an interview

c)

get published in a journal

d)

help you practice your writing skills

210.

Action verbs are used to describe your job duties in a lively way.

a)

True

b)

False

211.

You should not share your resume electronically through e-mail.

a)

True

b)

False

212.

Which one is NOT true about resume?

a)

straight to the point

b)

one page

c)

contain explanation of interest

d)

contain information about qualification

213.

which resume format is suitable for fresh graduates?

a)

functional

b)

reverse chronological

c)

combination

d)

work experience

214.

A good resume must...

a)

contain education background only

b)

stand out, concise, honest and error-free

c)

the same for all application

d)

be very detailed, more than 1 page

215.

Which one is true about cover letter?

a)

can be the same for all job application

b)

customized for each job application

c)

used to give information about qualifications

d)

using clear heading and sections

216.

The language used in cover letter must be...

a)

casual and informal

b)

conversational

c)

formal (business letter)

d)

containing slangs

217.

A good cover letter must.....

a)

duplicate your resume

b)

contain introduction only

c)

persuade the reader to consider you for the job

d)

be more than one page

218.

You should always submit a resume first.

a)

True

b)

False

219.

_________________is a person who is willing to talk to employers about your skills, abilities, and general character—hopefully positively.

a)

Cover Letter

b)

Resume

c)

References

d)

Job Application

220.
_____________ 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
221.
An employer will ask you to complete an _____ which asks for information related to employment.
a)
Personal Data Sheet
b)
Application
c)
References
d)
Cover Letter
222.
_________________is a tool that provides information about you to a potential employer.
a)
Cover Letter
b)
Resume
c)
References
d)
Job Application
223.
________ expresses your interest in a specific job
a)
Resume
b)
References
c)
Cover Letter
d)
Career Portfolio
224.
When writing a resume, your contact info should go where?
a)
Top
b)
Bottom
c)
Middle
225.
A resume should include all of your references and their contact info.
a)
True
b)
False
226.
A resume should include the following:
a)
the word "I"
b)
complete sentences
c)
a picture of yourself
d)
Bulleted lists of things
227.
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
228.
You should include references on a resume.  True or False
a)
True
b)
False
229.
This section of the resume includes work and volunteer activities with dates and responsibilities.
a)
Career Objective
b)
Honors and Awards
c)
Experience
d)
Education
230.
What goes in the education section of your resume?
a)
Awards
b)
Experience
c)
Name of School
d)
Organizations
231.
The info in a resume and cover letter should match. 
a)
True
b)
False
232.
When writing a cover letter the last paragraph should include:
a)
An interview request
b)
A thank you
c)
Additional Contact Info
d)
All of the above
233.
The first paragraph of a cover letter states which things?
a)
Experience
b)
Interview request
c)
Position interested in
d)
Education
234.
When writing a cover letter, you should close with the following:
a)
Your Friend,
b)
Love,
c)
Yours Truly, 
d)
Sincerely,
235.
You should always get a person's permission before you use them as a reference.
a)
True
b)
False
236.

Your mom and dad are good people to use for a reference.

a)

True

b)

False

237.
When writing a cover letter To Whom It May Concern is the appropriate...
a)
Closing
b)
Heading
c)
Greeting/Saluation
238.
When writing a resume, your contact info should go where?
a)
Top
b)
Bottom
c)
Middle
239.
A cover letter heading includes what info?
a)
Your name
b)
The company address
c)
Your address
d)
Your skills
240.
Some good examples of power words or action verbs include:
a)
cleaned, washed, made
b)
organized, prepared, guided
c)
fried, lifted, helped
241.

What is wrong with the following cover letter sample (You may select multiple answers):

To whom it may concern:


I read your ad for the assistant position and would like to apply. As my resume shows you, I have a lot of great experience that you can use. And, IMHO, this job is exactly what I want!!!


Please review my resume and call me soon to schedule an interview. I am so eager to meet you. Hope to CU soon!!!


Sincerely, Debbie Jobhunter

a)

Salutation is too generic.

b)

Texting Lingo.

c)

Spelling Errors.

d)

Too many exclamation marks.

e)

Boring, doesn't catch the attention of the hiring manager.

242.

True or false; In your cover letter it is okay to sell yourself in an arrogant manner because it shows confidence

a)

True

b)

False

243.

What is the last thing you put on a cover letter?

a)

Your signature

b)

Just your name

c)

Any action verb

d)

The date

244.

An opening statement that briefly

a)

explain why do you want the job

b)

introduce yoursef

c)

Answer questions

245.

Spelling ans grammar are extremely important when writing a cover letter

a)

True

b)

False

246.

You should always use a professional language while writing a cover letter

a)

False

b)

True

247.

Example of Complimentary Close.

a)

I will contact you

b)

Respectfully,

c)

I will call you

248.
How many typos are permitted in a cover letter?
a)
0
b)
1-4
c)
5-10
d)
10+

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