Cover Letters
What is included in the heading of a cover letter?
Your contact information
What is a pre-formatted word-processing document containing a standard resume layout?
Template
Which of the following is not usually required when applying for a job: cover letter, resume, job application, or proof of health insurance?
Proof of health insurance
What is a document used to record applications and track interviews?
Job-Tracking Spreadsheet
Which of the following is not part of managing the job application process? (A) Attending interviews (B) Time management (C) Staying in touch with your network (D) Setting job alerts
Attending interviews
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
To introduce yourself and express interest in a position.
What font size is recommended for a cover letter?
Between 11 and 12 points
If a question on a job application doesn’t apply to you, what should you write?
“N/A”
What is a website that hosts job postings for employers and allows applicants to apply?
Online Job Board
What is the best subject line for submitting a resume by email?
Smithson Application for Bank Teller
What type of cover letter is written to inquire whether any positions are available?
Inquiry Cover Letter
What type of resume lists experience by skills or achievements?
Skills Resume
After completing your job application, what should you do before submitting it?
Proofread it
What is a website that collects data from multiple sources?
Aggregate Job Board
What should you download to your phone so you can apply for jobs on the go?
Apps
What type of cover letter mentions someone who referred you to the position?
Networking Cover Letter
What type of resume combines a timeline and a skills format?
Combination Resume
What must you remember to do after completing an application in person?
Sign and date it
What is a website that only has job openings and collects data from one source?
Non-Aggregate Job Board
What is the goal of an application cover letter?
To convince someone in the company to schedule an interview with you
What is the purpose of the body of a cover letter?
To demonstrate that you meet or exceed the job qualifications.
What is the drawback of submitting your resume as a Word document?
It can be changed by the person who receives it.
The first step in the job search process is what?
Research companies or individuals that post job advertisements
What process involves updating and re-uploading your resume at the end of the weekend?
Sunday Evening Plan
What characteristic should you look for in a resume template?
Adequate white space and margins