Personal finance ch.3
List five important steps to remember when filling out an employment application
1. write neatly using black or dark blue pan that doesn't skip our blot 2. Fill in all the blanks, when you cannot answer question right NA 3.Be truthful, give complete answers, do not abbreviate 4. Have with you all the information that you might need or that might be requested on the application 5.read carefully, check every word
10 Things to remember to do before, during, and after a job interview
1. Arrive on time 2.dress appropriately (conservative) 3. Go alone 4. Be prepared 5. Appear self confident 6. Be courteous 7. Think before you speak 8. Emphasize your point 9. Be enthusiastic 10. Look for clues
10 things you should not do before, during, and after a job interview
1. Bring anyone with you 2. State how badly you need the job 3. Interrupt the interviewer 4. Lie 5. Be late 6. Assume you know the person interviewing you 7. Say you "heard the job was easy" 8. Crush the interviewers hand 9. Volunteer excess personal info 10. Cuss, chew gum, pass gas
Describe the clothing you would wear if you're applying for a job in a bank and as a row construction work girl holding warning signs for motorists
1. Dress nicer than you would if you had the job 2. Be neat clean and dressed conservatively 3. For women Don't wear more than five pieces of jewelry 4. For men don't wear more than three pieces of jewelry 5. Don't wear jeans and wear a little tonight on perfume/cologne
Describe the basic rules for formatting an application letter
1. White standard size ( 8 1/2 x 11 in.) 2.size 12 font 3. Font should be Ariel or Times Roman 4. Black wording, on white paper
List the sections of the resume, briefly describe the info found in each
1.Return address-Address, city, ZIP Code, email address, phone number, date 2.Letter of address-name, Title, name of company, addresses company 3.attention (body)-tells the employer the purpose of your letter 4.interest (body)-arouse employers address and desires to learn more about you 5.desire (body)-playing out your key qualifications for the specific job you want 6.salutation-grading that begins your letter, persons name/form of the address
One scheduled for a job interview you should arrive how many minutes early
A. 10 minutes
AIDA
A. Attention I. Interest D. Desire A. Action
A resumes also known as a
A. Personal data sheet
Describe the content of AIDA letter
A: I: D: A:
And employment application should be filled out in which ways
All of the above: completely, accurately , honestly
On the resume the information included under education should be
All of the above: extracurricular activities, scholastic honors, ares of study
A letter that introduces you to a potential employer explains how you're qualified for a job and asks for an interview is An
Application letter
The main part of the letter that contains information that attracts the employers attention shows interest and desire of the job applicant and indicates action wanted by the job applicant is the
Body of letter
The "N/A" when used on an application for employment means
C. Not available or applicable
The thank you letter should be
C. Should be short and to the point
The part of a business letter that expresses a short closing remark is he
Complimentary closing
Which of the following would not be a good reference to list on a resume
D: uncle
The section of your resume that contains a listing of schools you have attended is the _______ section
Education
A form you fill in with requested job related information is a
Employment application
The section of your resume doubtless all jobs you have held is labeled
Experience
It is a good idea to use fancy fonts and multiple columns on the scannable resume
False
It is wise to have you as a man as detailed as possible. Two pages or three pages is going to necessary to be sure all information is included
False
The final paragraph of the letter of application explains why you are writing the letter
False
When you write to the personal manager in do not know his or her name is appropriate to use the simplified letter format which has no salutation
False
When you talk with an employer about your qualifications for a job opening it is called a
Job interview
The part of the letter that contains the name and address of the person or the company to hell you're writing is the
Letter address
The first part of a resume that contains your address phone number and other such information is the _______ section
Personal info
A written statement from someone who knows you and Kendall poor about your character and abilities is a
Reference letter
Persons who have known you for at least a year and can report about your character and achievements are called
Reference letter
A summary of personal information about you, your education experience skills and reference is called a
Resume
The part of the business letter that content their address and the date of the letter is called the
Return address
The part of a business letter that contains a greeting to the person to whom you have rain is called the
Salutation
A resume design for easier reading by scanner is called a ______ resume
Scannable resume
Briefly describe the content of three parts of a thank you letter
Thank you statement: thank them for their time Interest and desire: enclosed additional reference other information that may help convince the interview work or my number you qualifications Action: provide statements of offering any needed information, contact info,"I look forward to hearing from you"
A letter written to express appreciation for time spent by an employer and that reminds him or her of her interest and desire and working for a company is a
Thank-you letter
It is a good idea to send an employer a thank you letter to remind him or her of your interest in the Desire for the job
True
It is advisable to enclose a copy of your resume along with your letter of application to the potential employer
True
Only people over 18 years of age who know you and two are not related to you should be used as references
True
