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Get ready for resume and cover letter quiz with informative questions with answers? Getting the job of your dream may be dependent on the first impression you make and this is not on the date of the interview. The first contact that one makes with a prospective employer is through their resume and cover letter, these two documents are almost enough for an organization to range your capabilities. How good are you at the resume and cover letter writing? Try playing this resume and cover letter quiz and assess your understanding of the key elements and formats of a cover Read more letter.

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_____________ is a letter of introduction attached to, or accompanying another document such as a résumé or employment application; as a way of introducing themselves to potential employers and explaining their suitability for the desired position.

Résumé

Job Application

Cover Letter

Reference Letter

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It is important to remember that cover letters are ________ letters, and you are the product. Cover letters serve to introduce you to an employer, and resume tells about you.

Recommendation

Resignation

A cover letter serves to ________________________________.

Create a favorable first impression.

Introduce yourself.

Demonstrate your professionalism.

Illustrate your communication skills.

All of them

None of them

Cover letters are typically divided into _________ categories.

Cover letters are generally _____ page at most in length, divided into a header, introduction, body, and closing., the ___________ paragraph should create interest and explain why you are writing. it should state the type of position you are applying for, as well as how you heard about the company. also in your first paragraph, refer to your enclosed or attached resume..

Introduction

The ________ paragraph highlights or amplifies on the material in the resume or job application, and explains why the job seeker is interested in the job and would be of value to the employer.

In the __________ paragraph you request action, such as an appointment, an  interview, or some other definite action, what format do write a cover letter in.

Business Formal

Business Informal

___________ is a document used by individuals to present their background and skillsets.

Business letter

What is a very important tip you should do before submitting your résumé?

Spell Check

Have someone else read it

Make it all bold

None of these

In many contexts, a resumé is short (usually ______ to _____ pages), and directs a reader's attention to the aspects of a person's background that are directly relevant to a particular position.

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• 1. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt You should use the first paragraph of a cover letter to describe your interest in the company. true false
• 2. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt Another term for a cover letter is a _____. letter of appreciation letter of preparation letter of application letter of anticipation
• 3. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt Listing your qualifications in the first paragraph of a cover letter is a good way to draw an employer's interest. true false
• 4. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt You should Thank the employer for considering you and include your contact information in the closing paragraph of your cover letter. true false
• 5. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt Which of the following should the closing paragraph of your cover letter NOT do? Request an interview at the employer's convenience Describe why you are interested in the company Inform the employer you will call for their reaction to your resume Refer the employer to the enclosed resume
• 6. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt Cover letters are equivalent to a personal sales pitch. true false
• 7. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt Cover letters can be the same for all prospective employers. true false
• 8. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt Cover letters should not list anything specific about the company. true false
• 9. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt Cover letters should accompany your resume. true false
• 10. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt Which of the following should NOT be listed in the résumé? Name Age Address Email Address
• 11. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt A chronological resume is one that focuses on a stable work history and shows jobs in sequential order. true false
• 12. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt If someone has limited work experience a chronological resume is the best type resume to use. true false
• 13. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt Family members make excellent references to use on your resume. true false
• 14. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt All resumes are required to be typed on resume paper true false
• 15. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt A different cover letter should be prepared for each position to which you apply. true false
• 16. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt Adding personal information, such as age and birthday, to a resume is appropriate. true false
• 17. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt A good cover letter should have ____ paragraphs. one or two three to five eight as many as necessary
• 18. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt A resume outlines a person's ____. character personality goals qualifications
• 19. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt ____ are preset forms in most word processing programs that make creating and formatting a cover letter or resume easy. References Cover letters Templates Objectives
• 20. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt Mentioning a mutual contact in the first paragraph of a cover letter is an excellent way to draw an employer's interest. true false
• 21. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt A targeted resume emphasizes the responsibilities and skills of previous positions held. true false
• 22. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt You should not list any volunteer activities on your resume because you don’t get paid for them. true false
• 23. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt It is appropriate to list community involvement activities on your resume. true false
• 24. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt When listing education on your resume, you should list it chronologically starting with the ____. most relevant least relevant most recent least recent
• 25. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt Which resume type should someone with a stable work history use? Targeted Functional Combination Chronological
• 26. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt When responding to the common interview question, “Tell me about yourself,” you should do which of the following? Provide a brief biography including your birthplace and family size Describe an accomplishment for each year of your life Talk about your long-term career plan and your dream job Summarize your relevant interests, experiences and goals
• 27. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt If asked an off-the-wall, nonsensical question during an interview, you should do which of the following? Stop, think, be creative, and tie in the qualifications Ask the interviewer what the question has to do with the job Refuse to answer the question Provide an off-the-wall answer
• 28. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt When you go to a job interview you should arrive at your destination ___ minutes before your scheduled appointment. 2 5 10 15
• 29. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt If you have bad breath, chewing gum during an interview is acceptable. true false
• 30. Multiple Choice Edit 20 seconds 1 pt It is common courtesy to write a Thank You letter following a job interview. true false

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Cover Letter Quiz

You can do this quiz online or print it on paper. It tests what you learned on the Your Cover Letter page in our Business English section on Resumes and Cover Letters.

1. A cover letter or covering letter can also be called

2. Job applicants must send a cover letter _______ sending their resume.

3. A cover letter should be

4. If a cover letter is poorly-written, most employers will _______ the applicant.

5. Which date format is best for a cover letter?

6. Your name should be _______ of the letter.

7. Which topic isn't normally mentioned in a cover letter?

8. Your cover letter should explain how much you will _______ the company.

9. Cover letters often begin with the applicant explaining how they

10. Your cover letter can summarize a key selling point such as your

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Guide to writing a resume, gather information.

Begin by doing everything possible to discover what the organization's looking for. The posted job description will reveal the initial clues.

• Read whatever information is supplied carefully, maybe asking someone you know to read it and verify your understanding.
• Discuss your impressions with a mentor or with someone from the Career Development Center to arrive at a clear understanding of what the employer is seeking.
• Study the organization's web site.
• Research the organization using outside sources. 
• Discover whatever insider information you can via people you know. 

Once you have a pretty clear idea of what they're seeking, your mission is clear: Address every aspect of the job requirements in your resume (and cover letter), and convince the reader to conclude that you definitely ought to be invited in for an interview. Another way to look at it: Don't give them a reason not to call you.

Remember: Many hiring managers and recruiters approach the task of sifting through sometimes hundreds of resumes by looking for red flags — instant disqualifiers such as lack of basic requirements, atrocious writing, sloppy mistakes, etc. These jump off the page in a few seconds and prevent good points from being taken seriously. So, the harder the readers have to search for red flags, the longer they'll end up spending on your resume and the greater the chances you'll make a favorable impression.

Start Writing

Once you're clear on the job description and organization, it's time to get to the actual writing. Again, remember that you will write several resumes, so discard immediately the notion that your goal here is to produce the perfect resume. It truly is a work in progress, and no matter how much effort you put into it now and how fantastic it may turn out to be, it'll be outdated in a few months.

You might find it easiest, as you start writing, to err on the side of overwriting. Include everything you can possibly think of in your background shows your skills, experience and education.

Next, you'll need to organize the information. There are many possibilities. The key is to keep the needs and interests of your potential readers in mind. Most top-notch resumes include the following sections.

State what you're seeking. Here is an example:

Economics graduate seeking analyst position in small-to mid-size Oregon-based company seeking international business. Particular interest in facilitating cross cultural communications and partnerships. Enjoy providing research and analysis to support business decisions.

Next, highlight the assets you're offering in a profile section. Here is an example: 

Graduated magna cum laude. Able to sift through large amounts of data and competing priorities to deliver top-notch results. Speak Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese with native fluency. One-year of study at East China Normal University, plus extensive travel experience in Asia. Facility and interest in using technology to maximize results. Experience using pivot tables and other advanced Excel functions, as well as with using Access and SPSS to analyze data. Fluent with MS Office. Outstanding communication and presentation skills. Experience distilling complex  information into readily understandable and compelling conclusions for general and specialized audiences alike. 

Educational Background

Your highest level or two of education with some description of courses.

BS, Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR | May 2003 Major(s): Economics, Chinese | Minor: Philosophy | Study Abroad, East China Normal University July 2016 – April 2016 Courses in language, culture, economics, and business.  

Related Work Experience  

The key to a compelling job description is to convey these three messages:

• The facts: your title, employer, location, dates of employment.
• Your job description: a clear sense of your role and responsibilities, including enough information about the work setting itself to allow the reader to grasp the nature of the organization and where you fit in.
• Your accomplishments: things you accomplished for your employer, and for yourself. Even if all you did was pump gas at Chevron, you should be able to articulate things you learned and gained from the experience, so the reader can see that it developed skill and capacity in you. (If you feel that it didn't, then why list it on your resume?)

First Technology Credit Union, Beaverton, Oregon | August 2019 to Present Human Resources Assistant   Responsible for recruiting process, from initial interview through orientation. Also coordinate and administer benefit packages for 175 employees. Oversee and maintain Human Resource Information System. Assist with dispute resolution. Recently coordinated hiring and orientation process of 8 branches as credit union assets increased from $280 million to $520 million. Administered transition from defined benefit retirement plan to 401K plan. Developed 401K education program and increased participation by 7%. Organized first annual professional development conference among Portland area credit unions. Received 2003 Regional Achievement Award.

If you don't have much to list under the heading of Related Work Experience, then be sure to think broadly about what's "related." Think about s kills and accomplishments and how they relate to your objective —don't just think in terms of job titles. List related experiences of all sorts, not just paying jobs. 

Employers like to gain a clear sense of your work history also to verify that you have been working and developing a set of references. If you have other work experiences that round out your background, but don't fit neatly under "Related Work Experience," consider adding an "Additional Experience" section:

Additional Experience   Barista, Starbucks Coffee, Beaverton, OR, May 2019 –  December 2019 Checker, Albertson's Grocery, Hillsboro, OR, May 2018 –  September 2018

Resumes can include many other components, such as Related Courses, Research Experience, Project Experience, Honors and Awards, Committees and Memberships, etc. Visit the Career Development Center for assistance incorporating these elements into your resumes.

What's the difference between a resume and curriculum vitae? 

A curriculum vitae (CV) or vita is a different sort of resume. For graduate school applications, it'll frequently be called a vita or vitae. Similar to a resume, you should write a CV with an eye toward putting your best foot forward, but it's expected that it'll be a bit more comprehensive than a typical resume. You'll want to include lots of the academic highlights of your college career that you might not necessarily mention in a resume for a job application. Be sure to get help from professors and career staff if working on a resume or vita for graduate school applications. 

More Resources for Resume Writing

• Resume checklist
• List of resume-enhancing words
• How to describe experiences
• Resume Examples

Writing a Cover Letter

Crafting a cover letter is another important step of the job-seeking process. We are happy to help guide you in this process — just make an appointment with a career advisor today.

Resources for Cover Letter Writing

• Cover letter checklist
• Cover letter template

Tips for Interviewing

Practice common questions you might receive in an interview with our Prepping for Interview Questions guide or the STAR Method . We've prepared a STAR Method Worksheet and Interview Readiness Worksheet .  

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Career advisors are assigned by career cluster to initiate the career advising process. Feel free to schedule an appointment with any of the career advisors.