chapter 3

Question 1

what is the first step in communicating value?

Answer 1

identify what you can do for the company

Question 2

discovering what an employer wants is simple because?

Answer 2

companies post job outlines on their websites

Question 3

knowing what employers want can do what two things for you?

Answer 3

focus cover letter , resume, and interview accurately

identify areas that you may need to improve

Question 4

surveys show that the most important attribute that supervisors in the power delivery industry desire is?

Answer 4

great attitude

Question 5

in the power delivery industry, what is mandatory?

Answer 5

committing to safety

Question 6

the best way to appreciate your position is to ?

Answer 6

imagine yourself without it

Question 7

what type of employees are heavily recruited and highly valued?

Answer 7

low maintenance

Question 8

doing the right thing when no one is looking?

Answer 8

integrity

Question 9

because companies are made up of people, ___________ is important for success.

Answer 9

getting along with others

Question 10

ability to use tools and equipment

Answer 10

mechanical aptitude.

Question 11

applicants that have the highest number of _______ ________ on their cover letters and resumes will be at the top

Answer 11

keyword matches

Question 12

what causes you to create a positive first impression.

Answer 12

cover letter

Question 13

when we ___________, we express admiration.

Answer 13

compliment

Question 14

always close your cover letter with?

Answer 14

action statement

Question 15

what are job offer magnets?

Answer 15

accomplishments

Question 16

what information should be no less than a font size of 10?

Answer 16

contact info

Question 17

which paragraph in a cover letter should grab the reader’s attention?

Answer 17

introduction

Question 18

what is the most important document you will ever create?

Answer 18

resume

Question 19

resumes are one page for every____ years of experience

Answer 19

10

Question 20

of the two resume format types, chronological and functional, which is better for NLC grads?

Answer 20

functional

Question 21

what is the most important element to a resume besides keywords?

Answer 21

measurable accomplishments

Question 22

what things should NOT be included on a resume?

Answer 22

lack of availability
reason for leaving
salary requirements
weaknesses
demands
lies

Question 23

notifies you when a company posts a job that matches you criteria

Answer 23

job agent