Deck 14: Writing Resumés and Cover Letters

Question 1

A chronological resume hides gaps in your employment history.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A prospecting letter is

A) required with your resume when applying for a job
B) the same as a application letter
C) used to inquire about job openings
D) all of the above

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What is the common first section of each of the three different formats of resumes?

Answer 3

Summary

Question 4

Which of the following categories would NOT be included in a chronological resume?

A) Experience
B) Professional affiliations
C) Education
D) Categories of success

Question 5

What type of letter is written in response to an advertisement of a specific job opening?

Question 6

Personal information such as hobbies unrelated to your work should be included in a resume to give a prospective employer an accurate picture of who you are.

Question 7

When writing a cover letter you should NOT

A) address it to a person rather than a company or position
B) include a potential salary range
C) research the company to learn about them
D) match your qualification to the job for which you are applying

Question 8

Usually, it is a good idea to include in the application letter a salary range that would be acceptable to you.

Question 9

What is the first step in the job search process?

A) Creating an effective resume
B) Deciding what type of job you want
C) Searching the Internet for available job openings
D) Submitting a placement file at a local college

Question 10

The first paragraph of an application letter should include

A) the position for which you are applying
B) your education background and how it relates to this position
C) relevant work experience related to this position
D) all of the above

Question 11

Minor mistakes on your resume are acceptable as long as the content is accurate and the format is attractive and professional.

Question 12

What format of resume is preferred by most human-resource professionals and recruiters?

A) Functional
B) Chronological
C) Sequential
D) Combination

Question 13

What type of resume is preferred by most human resources professionals?

Question 14

In this age of email, personally visiting the human resources department at a company to inquire about job openings is an appropriate method of searching for a job.

Question 15

Because of the large number of applicants companies get for each opening, cover letters should not be included when submitting a resume unless specifically requested.

Question 16

When designing your resume for eye appeal, which of the following techniques should NOT be used?

A) Use different fonts and sizes to highlight information
B) Make use of white space
C) Align headings on the page
D) Use capital letters for special emphasis

Question 17

What can you do to improve the chances your resume will get past the computer scanner to a live person?

Question 18

What is the main objective of a well-crafted resume?

A) Demonstrate your writing skills
B) Highlight your experience
C) Describe relevant work experience and education
D) Obtain an interview

Question 19

What type of resume groups accomplishments, qualifications, and experience together?

Question 20

Each cover letter should be custom tailored to the particular job for which you're applying.

Question 21

Finding a job is a difficult and time-consuming task. List and explain five ways of searching for a job.

Question 22

Your resume is one of the first ways you can influence a potential employer's impression of
you. List and describe four guidelines for creating an effective resume.