Chapter 10

Question 1

kind of application that is long and lengthy

Answer 1

endurance application

Question 2

better tern than fired

Answer 2

laid off

Question 3

if something doesn’t pertain to you on an application, what should you put?

Answer 3

n/a or straight line

Question 4

primary screening tool for employers

Answer 4

application

Question 5

easy to read

Answer 5

legible

Question 6

to discuss wages or barder benefits

Answer 6

negotiable

Question 7

something that is important

Answer 7

essential

Question 8

it isn’t wise to lie on an application because the employer is more than likely to do a ____.

Answer 8

background check

Question 9

when addressing a cover letter it would be advantageous to address it to the person who has the _______.

Answer 9

hiring authority

Question 10

the employer you want to apply for is the _______.

Answer 10

perspective/target employer

Question 11

electronic messaging

Answer 11

e-mail

Question 12

skills or trades you bring to a perspective employer

Answer 12

attributes

Question 13

thank you for taking the time to read this and i look forward to hearing from you in the future to schedule an interview

Answer 13

closing statement of cover letter

Question 14

past work history and experience

Answer 14

background

Question 15

being concise is important when filling out an application.

Answer 15

true

Question 16

some present organization use long complex applications with questions requiring detailed information

Answer 16

true

Question 17

cover letter should have five sentences showing your knowledge of the company

Answer 17

false

Question 18

employers are impressed with job applicants who list anything as the position desired

Answer 18

false

Question 19

if possible take an application home with you to fill it out

Answer 19

true

Question 20

one error will not hinder you from getting that job

Answer 20

false

Question 21

if you are mailing an application and cover letter, fold it three times to fit it in a standard envelope size

Answer 21

false (never fold)

Question 22

putting a dollar amount in the salary desired position in the application can limit you from getting the job

Answer 22

true

Question 23

when reviewing your cover letter be your toughest _____.

Answer 23

critic

Question 24

your cover letter should be proofread __ times.

Answer 24

5

Question 25

following up with a call gives the employer what two perceptions of the job candidate

Answer 25

invested, initiative, professionalism

Question 26

3 things a cover letter should accomplish

Answer 26

state the position you are applying for, highlight your related capabilities, request an interview

Question 27

indicate three traps that are on an application

Answer 27

reason for leaving, contact your employer?, salary desired