Lesson 7AB

Question 1

a written business communication that offers personal qualities and services of the applicant suited to a certain position or job

Answer 1

Application Letter

Question 2

should address how the applicant should be able to meet the employer’s needs and expectations

Answer 2

Application Letter

Question 3

A well-written cover letter is an opportunity to show the reader your:

Answer 3

● Immediate Value
● Unique Fit
● Personality
● Enthusiasm

Question 4

First impressions count. A concise and compelling cover letter is your first chance to stand out and be considered a strong candidate amongst tough competition.

Answer 4

Immediate Value

Question 5

A cover letter is an important way to showcase how your unique combination of skills and experience meets the key requirements of the job description.

Answer 5

Unique Fit

Question 6

The tone of your letter gives the employer an important insight into your personality and the kind of traits that could add value to their team.

Answer 6

Personality

Question 7

A tailored, compelling application letter shows you have taken the time to research the company and understand the employer’s needs and job requirements.

Answer 7

Enthusiasm

Question 8

should not only set the tone of the entire letter; but primarily, it should win the reader’s attention

Answer 8

The beginning of the letter

Question 9

contains pertinent information about the applicant that would vouch for his qualifications such as his educational attainment, job experience (s), and personal qualities

Answer 9

The Second Paragraph

Question 10

conclude your letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position

Answer 10

Final Paragraph

Question 11

written for positions advertised online, in newspapers, through job search websites, company websites, or word of mouth

Answer 11

Solicited Application Letters

Question 12

a document you send with your resume for a position that isn’t officially open

Answer 12

Unsolicited Application Letter

Question 13

indicate that the company has a job opening and is actively looking to hire

Answer 13

Advertised positions

Question 14

written for unadvertised positions

Answer 14

Unsolicited or prospecting application letters

Question 15

a written document that presents a person’s qualifications such as educational background, notable accomplishments, and other pertinent credentials

Answer 15

Resumé

Question 16

the “sales pitch” of the applicant

Answer 16

application letter

Question 17

Resume Formats

Answer 17

● Set one-inch margins on all four sides.
● Pick a 11 or 12pt resume font and stick to it.
● Create a proper resume header format for your contact details.
● Divide your resume into legible resume sections: Contact Information, Resume Summary, Work Experience, Education, Skills.
● Use bullet points to talk about past jobs.
● Be consistent with your resume formatting (e.g., stick to the same date format: for example
11–2018, or November 2018.)
● Use single or 1.15 line spacing.
● Add an extra space before and after each section heading.
● Make your resume as long as it needs to be.

Question 18

highlights the career development of a person as evidenced by the work experience presented in reverse chronological order

Answer 18

Chronological Resumé

Question 19

this format focuses on your skills and abilities

Answer 19

Functional Resumé

Question 20

emphasizes skills and experience as well as employment history that are relevant to the position you are applying for

Answer 20

Combination Resumé

Question 21

You can join professional associations, attend events for graduates of your school, connect with professionals who work in your field, and take every chance you get to meet up, in person or online, with others in your field.

Answer 21

Networking

Question 22

Some employers offer incentives to their employees for referring a successful
candidate to the company. It’s a win-win situation for everyone.

Answer 22

Referrals

Question 23

A solid surface on a wall where vacancies were advertised for all to see but now has moved to virtual format

Answer 23

Job Boards & Career Websites

Question 24

They are often targeted toward specific industries, although some are more generalized. The promotional material will include a list of the organizations that will be represented.

Answer 24

Job Fairs

Question 25

If you already have your dream employer in mind, go directly to the career section of the company’s website. If you track openings on its site, there’s a chance you’ll find just the opportunity that you’ve been waiting for.

Answer 25

Company Websites

Question 26

Phone or email people in the organization after finding their contact details on the company website. Ask about upcoming vacancies, and attach a copy of your resume.

Answer 26

Cold Calling

Question 27

They actively recruit individuals to fill specific vacancies. Payment is based on commission. Make sure you know up front whether you or the company is paying it.

Answer 27

Headhunters & Recruiters

Question 28

They often lead to permanent positions. It’s a great way to get a foot in the door or at the very least provide you with useful business contacts to call upon in the future.

Answer 28

Temping or Internships

Question 29

Billboards, chain letters with a copy of your resume attached, or even pasting your resume to yourself and walking around the city as a human billboard are just some of the methods job-seekers have used to get noticed.

Answer 29

Creative or Outlandish Tactics

Question 30

It is your chance to show a clear link between your knowledge, experience, and abilities and the needs of the employer.

Answer 30

Unique Fit

Question 31

It allows you to explain in your own words why you are the best person for the job.

Answer 31

Personality

Question 32

It is an opportunity to express that you are enthusiastic about the role and to demonstrate the value you would add to the employer.

Answer 32

Enthusiasm