Applied Exam Review

Personal Essays

100

Personal essays should focus on one ________ to describe who you are.

What is one event or story?

200

Personal essays should ________ NOT ________ an experience or trait.

What is SHOW not TELL?

300

Make this an effective lead: I lost my wallet.

Ex. I reached into my pocket and froze. My parents were going to kill me. I quickly shuffled through every pocket I had - front pockets, back pockets, coat pockets. It was no use. Where my wallet should have been was now a pocket of nothingness. My parents were going to kill me.

400

Write an effective lead to respond to this prompt: Why are you planning to major in English?

"Hurry!" I screamed at my parents as I pushed through the doors. I rushed through the medal detectors, nearly knocking down a little girl as I maneuvered my way through the crowded room. The room's towering bookshelves never ceased to amaze me - constantly creating the illusion of a mysterious palace of wisdom and new adventures.

500

List the types of effective leads. (7 total)

Descriptive, creative, dialogue, personal, action, quotation, fact

Business Writing

100

What are press releases used for?

External use only. To announce something about a company.

200

Email is used for _________ and __________ communication.

Internal and external

300

A mission statement focuses on ____________ goals. A vision statement focuses on _____________ goals.

Mission - short term goals, 1-5 years......Vision - long term, 5-10 years

400

List 3 sections that could be included in an employee handbook.

Dress code Leave/absence policy Harassment policy Work schedules Media policies Benefit policies

500

If you don't know the name of the person you are sending a letter to, how do you write the salutation/greeting?

To Whom It May Concern: OR Dear Sir or Madam:

Employment

100

What style should resumes be written in?

Parallel structure, not full sentences, bullets, strong action verbs

200

When an interviewer asks you if you have any questions, which of the following are the best responses? a. No, not right now. b. When can I expect a call back? c. How much will I get paid? d. In your opinion, what is the best part of this job?

b and d

300

Correctly order the following job experiences: a. Copps, November 2012-present b. Culvers, June-September 2011 c. Target, May-August 2012 d. McDonalds, September 2012-present

Reverse Chronological Order: a. Copps, November 2012-present d. McDonalds, September 2012-present c. Target, May-August 2012 b. Culvers, June-September 2011

400

COVER LETTER Thesis: My knowledge of Japanese culture and cuisine and my performance skills make me a strong candidate for the hibachi chef position. Based on this thesis, what should the reader expect the next paragraphs to be about?

1. details and explanations to show the writer's knowledge of Japanese cuisine (courses taken, immersion experiences) 2. details to support that this person can perform in front of an audience

500

Question: What is your biggest weakness? Answer: I have a hard time delegating responsibility. How would you improve this answer without changing the weakness?

End on a positive note (explain how you are working on asking others for help in group projects or that it stems from wanting to make sure a job is done right)

Formatting

100

Business letters should be in what format?

What is block formatting?

200

Which organizational model should a letter of application follow? a. RET b. ADT c. PEAT d. DKDC

C. Purpose, Explanation, Action, Thanks

300

What order should resumes be in?

What is reverse chronological order? OR Objective, Education, Work Experience, Activities/Awards/Skills, References

400

What are the two formats for emails? List what they are and what they stand for.

RET - Request, Explanation, Thanks ADT - Announcement, Details, Thanks

500

What is the format for answering an interview question?

SOAR - Situation, Occasion, Action, Result

SURPRISE!

100

Audience should dictate every decision you make in writing. True or false?

TRUE!

200

Which is the appropriate salutation for a cover letter from Dwight Schrute to Michael Scott? a. Dear Mr. Scott: b. Dear Michael, c. Dear Michael: d. Dear Mr. Scott,

A. Dear Mr. Scott: (colon makes it a business letter but since Dwight is applying for a job it needs to be formal)

300

What is wrong with this cover letter response? I believe I am a good fit for this company because I have experience in human resources. I feel that this experience has given me good administrative skills.

I believe, I feel, "I", good, need to SHOW

400

Re-write these sentences to make them more concise/better: I am writing to apply for the teaching assistant position you posted. I saw this posting hanging on your classroom door.

I am writing to apply for the teaching assistant position you posted on your classroom door.

500

A resume objective should change to fit the description of the job you’re applying for. Write an objective as if you are applying for a job at a restaurant.

To gain experience working as part of a team where I can further my personal skills, culinary abilities, and memory. OR Seeking a position at a restaurant where I can gain experience working as part of a team where I can further my personal skills, culinary abilities, and memory.