Portfolio Activity: Writing a Cover Letter — Unit test Answers

The best way to start a statement on your résumé is with _____.a.“I” or “My”b.a nounc.an active verbd.an adjective

Which one of the following words is NOT an action verb?a.trainedb.testedc.designedd.happy

The type of cover letter written in response to a posted job opening:a.Networking letterb.Prospecting letterc.Application letterd.Follow up letter

During this stage of résumé review, résumés are quickly scanned to eliminate as many candidates as possible:a.Stage 1b.Stage 2c.Stage 3

A very plain-looking résumé designed to be delivered via e-mail or an online e-form is a _______.a.Print résuméb.Web résuméc.Electronic résuméd.Scannable résumé

Simone is writing a cover letter to Casey Jones, and is unsure of the employer's gender. How should she address her letter? a. Dear Casey Jones: b. To Whom It May Concern: c. Dear Hiring Manager: d. Dear Mr./Ms. Jones: Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is a “DO” regarding scannable résumés?a.It should have parentheses to separate numbersb.It should have lots of graphic imagesc.It should be written in a simple, standard fontd.It should have columns to separate sections

After submitting a résumé by mail, how long should you wait before following up with an employer?a.1 dayb.2-3 daysc.1 weekd.2 weeks

The type of cover letter written to inquire about possible job openings:a.Networking letterb.Prospecting letterc.Application letterd.Follow up letter

A(n) ______close to a cover letter leads to more interviews because you are contacting the employer.a.passiveb.lengthyc.actived.creative

When should you write a functional (skills) résumé?a.When you work history does not have obvious gaps.b.When you are making a career change.c.When your most recent job is similar to the one you are applying to.d.When you are applying to a very traditional company.

Having a funny voicemail message is a good idea, because it shows the employer your sense of humor.

This type of cover letter style does a side by side comparison of an employer’s requirements and an applicant’s experience:a.Paragraph letterb.T-letterc.Bullet letterd.S-letter

Eric is a high school student, and he does not have any paid work experience yet. What information could he include in the work experience section of his résumé?a.school projectsb.volunteer experiencec.relevant coursesd.all of the above

If you cannot use an exact number to quantify your accomplishments, you should _____.a.not include the accomplishmentb.use an estimate to approximatec.make up a number to used.match the numbers to the job listing

List a minimum of four changes that need to be made to this electronic cover letter before sending it to a potential employer.

When submitting your résumé using an online fill-in-the-blank form, why is it better to copy and paste text from your résumé, rather than re-type the text?

Read the following job advertisement carefully:• Ensuring that our customers have a satisfying experience that will keep them coming back time after time • 1-2 years of soft-lines retail management experience • Proven leader within their store • Strong merchandising skills • Proven track record of success of driving sales, UPT’s and ADS's • Ability to recruit, train, motivate and retain a team • Communication skills • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends Using the above job advertisement, list a minimum of 10 keywords that could be used to tailor a résumé to the advertisement.