Worksheets2.1.2 - Cover Letter Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
Date
1.
Why would a hiring manager prefer a customized resume and cover letter over a generic one?
a)
It guarantees you will get the job
b)
It allows the employer to skip reading the cover letter
c)
It takes less time to read for a hiring manager
d)
It shows genuine interest about a specific company
2.
If you were applying to both a marketing firm and a tech company, how should you approach your resume?
a)
Use the exact same resume for both companies to save you as much time as possible
b)
Create different versions that highlight different skills relevant to each company
c)
Include all of your skills regardless of the job posting
d)
Only apply to one company at a time and wait 2 months before appyling to anyone else
3.
What is the primary purpose of a resume summary at the top of your resume?
a)
To explain why you left your previous jobs
b)
To tell your life story
c)
To list all your previous jobs in detail
d)
To highlight your strongest qualifications
4.
Why should you use action verbs like 'led,' 'created,' and 'organized' instead of 'worked on' in your resume?
a)
Employers specifically require these words in all resumes
b)
They are easier to spell
c)
They make your accomplishments sound more impactful
d)
Action verbs are longer and fill more space on the page
5.
How should you handle the situation where you have limited work experience as an entry-level candidate?
a)
Focus on education, volunteer work, school projects, and transferable skills instead
b)
Make up experience to fill the page because a hiring manager will never try to verify your experience
c)
Leave your resume blank in the experience section because you do not have any experience
d)
Only apply to jobs that require no experience
6.
What should you do if you don't know the hiring manager's name when writing your cover letter?
a)
Leave the greeting blank if you do know. They will understand.
b)
Skip the greeting entirely since they are no longer used in proffesional letters
c)
Use 'Dear Hiring Manager' or research the company to find the name
d)
Address it to 'Hey there'
7.
Why is it problematic to send the same generic cover letter to multiple employers? (Pick two)
a)
There is no problem with this approach
b)
Employers prefer generic letters
c)
It saves time and is more efficient
d)
It shows you haven't researched each company
e)
It shows that you aren't genuinely interested in their specific position
8.
What is the purpose of proofreading your resume and cover letter multiple times?
a)
To add more information
b)
Proofreading is not necessary because hiring managers are just looking for anyone that they can get
c)
To catch spelling, grammar, and formatting errors
d)
To make them longer and overly detailed
9.
Why should you have someone else review your resume and cover letter before submitting?
a)
Fresh eyes can catch errors and provide feedback you might miss on your own
b)
It's a waste of time to ask someone else's opinion because they don't know you as well as yourself
c)
Only professional editors should review applications
d)
To make it take longer than what is neccessary
10.
How can you show 'cultural fit' in your cover letter?
a)
By researching the company's dress code and posting a picture of yourself in that dress code
b)
By researching and explaining how your values align with the company's mission and values
c)
By mentioning the company's location being close to your house
d)
Cultural fit is not important in cover letters
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