Job Application Packages Exam Prep Chapter.15 3rd Edition

Chapter 15

Job Application Packages

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following pieces of information should NOT be included in your letterhead?
   1. name
   2. date
   3. address
   4. contact information
2. In which section of a résumé do you demonstrate that you have clear goals for your future?
   1. skills summary
   2. goals summary
   3. career objective
   4. experience
3. Which section of a résumé should you modify depending on the employer and job description?
   1. education
   2. experience
   3. skills summary
   4. honours and awards
4. Which of the following is NOT true about the education section of a résumé?
   1. Accomplishments should be listed in chronological order.
   2. You should leave in programs even if you did not complete them.
   3. You should only list grades if they are impressive.
   4. It is better to list skills you’ve acquired than the courses you’ve taken.
5. Which of the following is NOT true about the experience section of a résumé?
   1. You should include only full-time jobs.
   2. You should include volunteer experience.
   3. Items should be listed in reverse chronological order.
   4. You should describe your transferable skills.
6. In which section of a résumé should you mention fluency in languages other than English?
   1. skills summary
   2. activities and interests
   3. education
   4. languages spoken
7. Which section can be used to demonstrate that you share the same values as your potential employer?
   1. education
   2. activities and interests
   3. skills summary
   4. memberships
8. Which section can be used to show employers that you are keeping up with developments in your field?
   1. activities and interests
   2. experience
   3. education
   4. memberships
9. Which of the following is NOT true about references?
   1. They should never be listed on a résumé, but on a separate references sheet.
   2. Employers will only call references if they’re impressed by you.
   3. You should provide at least three.
   4. You should include both the name and title of the reference.
10. In which section of a résumé is it okay to be unabashedly self-promoting?
    1. education
    2. experience
    3. honours and awards
    4. skills summary
11. The type of résumé that focuses on your education and experience is known as a ________ résumé.
    1. standard
    2. reflective
    3. functional
    4. focused
12. The type of résumé that focuses on specific skills, projects, or achievements is known as a ________ résumé.
    1. chronological
    2. constructive
    3. focused
    4. standard
13. Where should the most important information in a résumé be located?
    1. the top and the left
    2. the top and the right
    3. centre
    4. very end
14. You should describe your activities and successes with ________.
    1. active adjectives
    2. passive adjectives
    3. active verbs
    4. passive verbs
15. If your résumé is formatted well, the reader should move from your name directly to your ________.
    1. address
    2. email
    3. phone number
    4. first section heading
16. Which of the following formatting is best in a résumé to draw attention to specific information and to guide the reader’s eye?
    1. underlining
    2. bolding
    3. colour differentiation
    4. typeface differentiation
17. Your application letter should be thought of as a ________.
    1. brief note
    2. sales document
    3. mini essay
    4. memo
18. Which of the following should you NOT include in the education paragraph of your cover letter?
    1. your grades
    2. projects you’ve worked on
    3. courses you’ve taken
    4. your full education history
19. How should the salutation of your cover letter read when you can’t find out the name of the person doing the hiring?
    1. To Whom It May Concern
    2. Dear Sir or Madam
    3. Dear HR Manager
    4. You should leave the salutation blank.
20. Which of the following paragraphs may be omitted by students or recent graduates who do not have any or any relevant work experience?
    1. introduction
    2. conclusion
    3. education
    4. experience
21. Which of the following should NOT be included in the introductory paragraph of a cover letter?
    1. your source of information
    2. the position for which you are applying
    3. your contact info
    4. your knowledge of and interest in the company
22. Which of the following is NOT a good source for finding job openings?
    1. Twitter
    2. LinkedIn
    3. trade journals
    4. job search sites
23. Which of the following should be set in the largest point-size on your résumé?
    1. your name
    2. your contact info
    3. skills summary
    4. position being applied for
24. Which of the following is NOT true about application letters?
    1. They are also known as cover letters.
    2. They should expand on six or seven items from your résumé.
    3. They should be no longer than one page.
    4. They should be formatted like a business letter.
25. Which of the following is NOT true about information interviews?
    1. They are for information only and never function as a sort of job interview.
    2. They may happen over the phone.
    3. They help you develop industry contacts.
    4. They happen between you and a more knowledgeable person in your field.

True or False Questions

1. You should always list your grade point average in your résumé.
2. It is okay to use technical jargon in your résumé.
3. You should omit programs you did not complete from your résumé.
4. Educational accomplishments should be listed in chronological order.
5. It is okay to have more than one education paragraph in a cover letter.
6. Students can’t expect to find a job in an industry without direct industry experience.
7. Whether you are in good physical shape is of no concern to potential employers.
8. Your employer may call your references before deciding whether to interview you.
9. A basketball coach can be used as a reference.
10. A functional résumé is also known as a focused résumé.
11. Résumés are often not read thoroughly by the hiring committee, at least the first time.
12. It is okay to use Facebook for professional networking.
13. You should avoid sending unsolicited application letters.
14. White space can improve the appearance of your résumé.
15. Few jobs in Canada are filled without ever being advertised.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a career objective?
2. What is a skills summary?
3. What should the education section of a résumé contain?
4. Why is it important to include an “activities and interests” section in your résumé?
5. How should a résumé be worded?
6. What should the introductory paragraph of a cover letter contain?
7. How might the cover letter and résumé of a student or recent graduate differ from that of a more experienced professional?
8. What are the advantages of applying to unadvertised job openings?
9. What is an information interview?
10. How can social media be used to help you find a job?

Long Answer Questions

1. Describe how the principles surrounding parallelism, lists, and layout described in Chapter 4 are applied to résumés. Why are these principles effective?
2. Describe how knowing your audience and purpose helps shape the look and content of your résumé.
3. 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?