Deck 15: Job Application Packages

Question 1

Which of the following pieces of information should NOT be included in your letterhead?

A) name
B) date
C) address
D) contact information

Answer 1

B

Question 2

In which section of a résumé do you demonstrate that you have clear goals for your future?

A) skills summary
B) goals summary
C) career objective
D) experience

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which section of a résumé should you modify depending on the employer and job description?

A) education
B) experience
C) skills summary
D) honours and awards

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true about the education section of a résumé?

A) Accomplishments should be listed in chronological order.
B) You should leave in programs even if you did not complete them.
C) You should only list grades if they are impressive.
D) It is better to list skills you've acquired than the courses you've taken.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true about the experience section of a résumé?

A) You should include only full-time jobs.
B) You should include volunteer experience.
C) Items should be listed in reverse chronological order.
D) You should describe your transferable skills.

Question 6

In which section of a résumé should you mention fluency in languages other than English?

A) skills summary
B) activities and interests
C) education
D) languages spoken

Question 7

Which section can be used to demonstrate that you share the same values as your potential employer?

A) education
B) activities and interests
C) skills summary
D) memberships

Question 8

Which section can be used to show employers that you are keeping up with developments in your field?

A) activities and interests
B) experience
C) education
D) memberships

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true about references?

A) They should never be listed on a résumé, but on a separate references sheet.
B) Employers will only call references if they're impressed by you.
C) You should provide at least three.
D) You should include both the name and title of the reference.

Question 10

In which section of a résumé is it okay to be unabashedly self-promoting?

A) education
B) experience
C) honours and awards
D) skills summary

Question 11

The type of résumé that focuses on your education and experience is known as a ________ résumé.

A) standard
B) reflective
C) functional
D) focused

Question 12

The type of résumé that focuses on specific skills, projects, or achievements is known as a ________ résumé.

A) chronological
B) constructive
C) focused
D) standard

Question 13

Where should the most important information in a résumé be located?

A) the top and the left
B) the top and the right
C) centre
D) very end

Question 14

You should describe your activities and successes with ________.

A) active adjectives
B) passive adjectives
C) active verbs
D) passive verbs

Question 15

If your résumé is formatted well, the reader should move from your name directly to your ________.

A) address
B) email
C) phone number
D) first section heading

Question 16

Which of the following formatting is best in a résumé to draw attention to specific information and to guide the reader's eye?

A) underlining
B) bolding
C) colour differentiation
D) typeface differentiation

Question 17

Your application letter should be thought of as a ________.

A) brief note
B) sales document
C) mini essay
D) memo

Question 18

Which of the following should you NOT include in the education paragraph of your cover letter?

A) your grades
B) projects you've worked on
C) courses you've taken
D) your full education history

Question 19

How should the salutation of your cover letter read when you can't find out the name of the person doing the hiring?

A) To Whom It May Concern
B) Dear Sir or Madam
C) Dear HR Manager
D) You should leave the salutation blank.

Question 20

Which of the following paragraphs may be omitted by students or recent graduates who do not have any or any relevant work experience?

A) introduction
B) conclusion
C) education
D) experience

Question 21

Which of the following should NOT be included in the introductory paragraph of a cover letter?

A) your source of information
B) the position for which you are applying
C) your contact info
D) your knowledge of and interest in the company

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a good source for finding job openings?

A) Twitter
B) LinkedIn
C) trade journals
D) job search sites

Question 23

Which of the following should be set in the largest point-size on your résumé?

A) your name
B) your contact info
C) skills summary
D) position being applied for

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT true about application letters?

A) They are also known as cover letters.
B) They should expand on six or seven items from your résumé.
C) They should be no longer than one page.
D) They should be formatted like a business letter.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT true about information interviews?

A) They are for information only and never function as a sort of job interview.
B) They may happen over the phone.
C) They help you develop industry contacts.
D) They happen between you and a more knowledgeable person in your field.

Question 26

You should always list your grade point average in your résumé.

Question 27

It is okay to use technical jargon in your résumé.

Question 28

You should omit programs you did not complete from your résumé.

Question 29

Educational accomplishments should be listed in chronological order.

Question 30

It is okay to have more than one education paragraph in a cover letter.

Question 31

Students can't expect to find a job in an industry without direct industry experience.

Question 32

Whether you are in good physical shape is of no concern to potential employers.

Question 33

Your employer may call your references before deciding whether to interview you.

Question 34

A basketball coach can be used as a reference.

Question 35

A functional résumé is also known as a focused résumé.

Question 36

Résumés are often not read thoroughly by the hiring committee, at least the first time.

Question 37

It is okay to use Facebook for professional networking.

Question 38

You should avoid sending unsolicited application letters.

Question 39

White space can improve the appearance of your résumé.

Question 40

Few jobs in Canada are filled without ever being advertised.

Question 41

What is a career objective?

Question 42

What is a skills summary?

Question 43

Why is it important to include an "activities and interests" section in your résumé?

Question 44

How should a résumé be worded?

Question 45

What should the introductory paragraph of a cover letter contain?

Question 46

How might the cover letter and résumé of a student or recent graduate differ from that of a more experienced professional?

Question 47

What are the advantages of applying to unadvertised job openings?

Question 48

How can social media be used to help you find a job?

Question 49

Describe how the principles surrounding parallelism, lists, and layout described in Chapter 4 are applied to résumés. Why are these principles effective?

Question 50

Describe how knowing your audience and purpose helps shape the look and content of your résumé.

Question 51

Compare and contrast the structure and format of a résumé to that of a formal report. Why do you think these similarities and differences exist?