Cover Letter Assessments

1. In which paragraph of a cover letter should you describe why you are
interested in the company?
A. First paragraph
2. What are cover letters also called?
C. Letter of application
3. Which of the following is NOT a way the first paragraph should use to
draw the employers interest?
A. Listing applicants qualifications
4. Which of the following should the closing paragraph NOT do?
B. Describe why you are interested in the company
5. Which of the following is true about cover letters?
A. Cover letters are equivalent to a personal sales pitch
Resumes Assessments
1. Which of the following should NOT be listed in the rsum?
B. Age
2. Which type of rsum focuses on a stable work history and shows jobs
held in a sequential order?
C. Function oriented rsum
3. Which type of rsum should be used when one has limited actual work
experience or inconsistent work history?
C. Function oriented rsum
4. Which of the following should NOT be listed at references?
B. Family members

5. Which of the following is NOT required in a rsum?

D. Rsums should be typed on rsum paper
1. Cover letters should be modified to each specific position.
A. True
2. Which rsum method should be used if you have a stable work history
and each job makes a logical sequence toward the position you are
seeking?
A. Chronological
3. Adding personal information to a rsum is appropriate.
B. False
4. How many paragraphs should a cover letter have?
B. Three to five
5. A rsum outlines a persons __________.
D. Qualifications 45
6. __________ are preset forms offered by various word processing
programs.
C. Templates
7. Mentioning a __________ in the first paragraph of a cover letter can
draw the employers interest.
D. Mutual contact 46
8. Which rsum method accentuates responsibilities and capabilities of
positions held?
C. Function oriented

9. Community involvement and volunteer activities are appropriate to

include on a rsum.
A. True
10.When listing education, you should list institutions chronologically
starting with the __________.
C. Most recent