Personal Finance Ch.3 (Test on 10/2/17)

when scheduled for a job interview you should arrive about how early? 5-10 mins? 15 mins? 20 mins? 30 or more?

5-10 mins

the part of a business letter that expresses a short closing remark is the ______________.

Complimentary close

When you talk with an employer about your qualifications for a job opening, it is called a(n) _______________.

Job interview

3. The return address contains your mailing address and the date. The letter address contains the name and address of the person you are writing to. The salutation is the greeting that begin your letter. The body is the message section of the letter, used to attract employers attention. The complimentary close is the courteous phrase you use to end the letter.

List and describe briefly the five basic parts of an application letter

9. Print neatly with black ink, fill in all the blanks, be truthful, bring all required information and always proofread carefully.

List four guidelines for filling out an employment application.

A resume designed for easy reading by a scanner is called a(n) _____________ resume.

Scannable resume

1. The purpose of an application letter is to introduce you to your potential employer and give you a chance to sell your qualifications. Attention, Interest, Desire, Action

What is the purpose of an application letter? What action does the writer desire? What do the letters AIDA stand for?

2. You should use white, standard-size (8 ½ X 11-inch) paper of good quality for an application letter and a thank-you letter.

What size paper should you use for an application letter or a thank you letter?

6. Because they tell an employer that you are a well-rounded person and that you possess different abilities and interests.

Why should you list extracurricular activities on your resume?

An employment application should be filled out how?Completely? accurately? honestly? or all of the above?

all of the above

on the resume, the information included under Education should be what? extracurricular activities? scholastic honors? areas of study? or all of these?

all of these

a letter that explains how you are qualified for a job, impresses the employer as to your interest and desire, and asks for an interview is an ____________.

application letter

the main part of the letter that contains information that attracts the employer's attention, shows interest and desire of the job applicant, and indicates action wanted by the job applicant is the ____________.

body

The section of your resume that contains a listing of the schools you have attended is the _____________ section.

education

a form you fill in with requested job related information is an _____________.

employment application

the section of your resume that lists all jobs you have held is labeled ____________.

experience

it is a good idea to use fancy fonts and multiple columns on a scannable resume(T/F)

false

it is wise to have your resume as detailed as possible. Two or three pages is the length necessary to be sure all information is included(T/F)

false

the final paragraph of a letter of application explains why you are writing the letter (T/F)

false

when you write to the personnel manager and do not know his or her name, it is appropriate to use an attention line such as Dear Sir or Madam.(T/F)

false

the part of a letter that contains the name and address of the person or company to whom you are writing is the ______.

letter address

The notation N/A when used on an application for employment means what? information not appropriate? not assumable? not available or applicable? or not acceptable

not available or applicable

a resume is also know as a what? personal data sheet? letter of reference? application of data? or letter of data?

personal data sheet

The first part of a resume that contains your address, phone number, and other such information is the _____________ section.

personal information

The original letter of reference you receive should be what? given to the employer? photocopied to give to the employer? destroyed? attached to your resume?

photocopied to give to the employer

a written statement from someone who knows you and can report about your character and abilities is an ______________.

reference letter

persons who have known you for a least a year and can report about your character and achievements are called ________________.

references

a summary of personal information about you, your education, experience, skills, and references is call a _____.

resume

the part of a business letter that contains your address and the date of the letter is called the ______________.

return address

the part of a business letter that contains the greeting to the person to whom you have written is called the _________.

salutation

the thank-you letter should be what? lengthy and detailed? demand results? short and to the point? not necessary in most cases?

short and to the point

a letter written to express appreciation for time spent by an employer and that reminds him or her of your interest and desire in working for a company is an __________.

thankyou letter

It is advisable to enclose a copy of your resume along with your letter of application to a potential employer(T/F)

true

Only persons over 18 years of age who know you and who are not related to you should be used as references(T/F)

true

it is a good idea to send an employer a thank-you letter to remind him or her of your interest in and desire for the job(T/F)

true

which of the following would not be a good reference to list on a resume? former teacher? former employer? ministeer? or uncle?

uncle

5.a biographical summary of your professional profile. includes; your address, name and telephone number, your career objective which is a statement indication your career goal, education, experience and additional qualifications along with references.

what is a resume? Describe the parts you will include in your own resume.