Job Search
Language &Format
Cover Letter
Resume
100

Name 2 examples of how to find out if an employer is hiring

internet (job sites), newspaper, word of mouth, journals and magazines, company website, going to the company and asking their HR person

100

How should work experience be formulated in resume? Full and long sentences or short phrases with action verbs?

 Short phrases with action verbs

100

How many pages should your cover letter be?

No more than one page

100

What should always be at the top of your resume?

Your name, contact information

200

The job you are searching for should match your....

- interests - abilities - skills - strengths

200

More than two font styles can be used in one resume. True or False?

False

200
What is a cover letter?
A short letter to let an employer know you are interested in a job, and about your skills and past experience that match that job
200
Name 3 sections of a resume
- contact information - education - employment history - volunteer history - interests - accomplishments - references
300

How long do potential employers look at a resume?


A. 1 hour


B. Less than 30 seconds


C. All day

B

300

How should cover letter be formulated? In short phrases or full sentences organized in paragraphs?

Full sentences organized in paragraphs

300
Should a cover letter go before or after your resume?
Before!
300

Past work experiences should be listed in reverse chronological order. True or False?

True

400

If you are new to the work force and have no work experience, you can focus on... Name 2.

your voluntary work, extracurricular activities, education, and talents

400

How many paragraphs should the cover letter be? A. It depends on work experiences, education and activities the candidates wants to share B. 3-4 paragraphs.

3-4 paragraphs

400

What should the end of your cover letter always say?

Thank the reader and let them know you are waiting for reply.

400
Name three types of people who would be good to use as references?
- Teacher - Past employer - someone you volunteered for - job coach - transition facilitator - coach - co-op placement supervisor - family friend who you have done work for in the past (ex. mowed their lawn, stacked wood, babysit)
500

What can you do to keep improving your skills when looking for a job? (name 1)

- Volunteer - Job Shadowing - Informational interviews - Practice!

500

If you are well-qualified for the position, one or two typos or misspellings on your resume will not be a problem. True or False?

False

500
Should you hand write or type your cover letter?
Always type your cover letter
500

What information should you include in your past work experiences? Name two (2).

Your position,company name, dates worked, accomplishments or duties

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