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.
The type of cover letter written in response to a posted job opening:a.Networking letterb.Prospecting letterc.Application letterd.Follow up letter
The type of cover letter written to inquire about possible job openings:a.Networking letterb.Prospecting letterc.Application letterd.Follow up letter
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
A(n) ______close to a cover letter leads to more interviews because you are contacting the employer.a.passiveb.lengthyc.actived.creative
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 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
Which one of the following words is NOT an action verb?a.trainedb.testedc.designedd.happy
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
Having a funny voicemail message is a good idea, because it shows the employer your sense of humor.
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
During this stage of résumé review, résumés are quickly scanned to eliminate as many candidates as possible:a.Stage 1b.Stage 2c.Stage 3
What information should be included on a reference sheet?
What are four things a great résumé shows employers?
Describe the three different ways the argument section of a cover letter can be formatted.
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