Ch 7

Which is an option for applying for a job?

Apply online via a jobs website Apply directly through an employer's website Apply through LinkedIn

A master resume is helpful, but a master cover letter is not.

False

If an application asks permission to contact your current employer, you should answer yes even if your employer does not know you are looking for a new job.

False

To apply for jobs online, you have to register for the job site and this will cost money, so have a credit card ready.

False

When you pick up a paper job application at an employer's workplace, plan to spend just enough time to get the application and leave so that you will not disturb those who are working.

False

Maia and her brother Sid work different shifts in a copy shop in Georgetown, Kentucky. Maia needs a reference for a second job she is considering. Who should she ask?

Her shift manager

Which of the following is the best way to write a salutation in a cover letter addressed to Mr. Ravi Patel, Human Resources Manager, ABC Company?

None of the above

Which response would be suitable to enter as the "Reason for Leaving" in the employment history section of a job application history section?

None of the above

A job application might require information that is not in your resume, such as information about any misdemeanors and felonies.

True

An employer can legally use a job application form to collect information about an applicant's Social Security number and proof of citizenship.

True

Employers can reject an application that is not signed if a signature is requested.

True

If you know the names of the human resources manager and the person who will make the hiring decision, send your cover letter and resume to both of them.

True

One page is the maximum length for a cover letter..

True

When you apply for a job in person with a paper job application, do all of the following except:

complete the application form immediately so that you can get an interview sooner.

If the application requests information about the desired salary or compensation, a good response it to :

list as "negotiable" if possible. state the range listed in the job posting description. research average salaries for this job and list the range or, if necessary, the midpoint of the range.

You will be screened into or out of an interview on the basis of your:

resume. job application. cover letter.

Be sure to remember to sign an application where designated:

to eliminate a cause for the employer to ignore or delete your resume. because the application is a legal document in which you are swearing that the information about you is true. so that the company doesn't have to go through extra steps to track you down to sign your application.