Question 1

Cover letters submitted via e-mail should be

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A)  longer than traditional cover letters. 
B)  shorter than traditional cover letters. 
C)  the same length as traditional cover letters. 
D)  less formal than traditional cover letters. 
A)  longer than traditional cover letters. 
B)  shorter than traditional cover letters. 
C)  the same length as traditional cover letters. 
D)  less formal than traditional cover letters. B

Question 2

An unsolicited job application letter may get more individual attention than a solicited one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The main difference between solicited and unsolicited application letters is in the opening paragraph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

If your interviewer asks you inappropriate questions, how you answer depends mainly on

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A)  how badly you want the job. 
B)  what you think the interviewer will do with the information. 
C)  how you feel about revealing the information requested. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  how badly you want the job. 
B)  what you think the interviewer will do with the information. 
C)  how you feel about revealing the information requested. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 5

Sending an unsolicited application letter to an employer will probably

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A)  result in your application getting more attention than it might receive if it were in response to an advertised opening. 
B)  irritate the personnel office staff. 
C)  mean that your letter will not get read. 
D)  neither help nor harm your chances for an interview with the employer. 
A)  result in your application getting more attention than it might receive if it were in response to an advertised opening. 
B)  irritate the personnel office staff. 
C)  mean that your letter will not get read. 
D)  neither help nor harm your chances for an interview with the employer.

Question 6

Some employers will want to know about your hobbies and interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The campus placement office is the best means for getting in touch with small businesses about job openings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Generally speaking, the best way to connect with small businesses is

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A)  through a campus placement office. 
B)  through a job search website. 
C)  to contact the company directly. 
D)  to attend a job fair. 
A)  through a campus placement office. 
B)  through a job search website. 
C)  to contact the company directly. 
D)  to attend a job fair.

Question 9

When filling out a job application form, you should

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A)  be as thorough and accurate as possible. 
B)  write additional information about yourself on the back if the form doesn't ask the right questions. 
C)  indicate the exact salary you want. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  be as thorough and accurate as possible. 
B)  write additional information about yourself on the back if the form doesn't ask the right questions. 
C)  indicate the exact salary you want. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 10

The worst way to start any interview is to be ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The worst way to start any interview...

Question 11

Your cover letter should

Accepted Answer

A)  be specific. 
B)  not repeat anything that you have discussed in your résumé. 
C)  be short, upbeat, and professional. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  be specific. 
B)  not repeat anything that you have discussed in your résumé. 
C)  be short, upbeat, and professional. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 12

When preparing a memo that deals with money or confidential matters, it is often a good idea to

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A)  leave the subject line blank. 
B)  include a complimentary close. 
C)  use high-quality paper. 
D)  sign it at the bottom. 
A)  leave the subject line blank. 
B)  include a complimentary close. 
C)  use high-quality paper. 
D)  sign it at the bottom.

Question 13

The number of U.S. companies that require job applicants to undergo drug and alcohol testing appears to be increasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The best way to counteract feelings of shyness, self-consciousness, or nervousness about job interviews is to

Accepted Answer

A)  identify and deal with the source of these feelings. 
B)  use humor to mask these feelings. 
C)  act overly confident to counteract these feelings. 
D)  see a psychotherapist, since you obviously can't deal with such a serious problem on your own. 
A)  identify and deal with the source of these feelings. 
B)  use humor to mask these feelings. 
C)  act overly confident to counteract these feelings. 
D)  see a psychotherapist, since you obviously can't deal with such a serious problem on your own.

Cover letters submitted via e-mail should be

An unsolicited job application letter may get more individual attention than a solicited one.

The main difference between solicited and unsolicited application letters is in the opening paragraph.

If your interviewer asks you inappropriate questions, how you answer depends mainly on

Sending an unsolicited application letter to an employer will probably

Some employers will want to know about your hobbies and interests.

The campus placement office is the best means for getting in touch with small businesses about job openings.

Generally speaking, the best way to connect with small businesses is

When filling out a job application form, you should

The worst way to start any interview is to be ____________________.

Your cover letter should

When preparing a memo that deals with money or confidential matters, it is often a good idea to

The number of U.S. companies that require job applicants to undergo drug and alcohol testing appears to be increasing.

The best way to counteract feelings of shyness, self-consciousness, or nervousness about job interviews is to

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Exam 19: Format, Layout of Business Documents, Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Cover letters submitted via e-mail should be

An unsolicited job application letter may get more individual attention than a solicited one.

The main difference between solicited and unsolicited application letters is in the opening paragraph.

If your interviewer asks you inappropriate questions, how you answer depends mainly on

Sending an unsolicited application letter to an employer will probably

Some employers will want to know about your hobbies and interests.

The campus placement office is the best means for getting in touch with small businesses about job openings.

Generally speaking, the best way to connect with small businesses is

When filling out a job application form, you should

The worst way to start any interview is to be ____________________.

Your cover letter should

When preparing a memo that deals with money or confidential matters, it is often a good idea to

The number of U.S. companies that require job applicants to undergo drug and alcohol testing appears to be increasing.

The best way to counteract feelings of shyness, self-consciousness, or nervousness about job interviews is to

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Nonverbal Communication Skills

Communicating in a World of Diversity

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding, Evaluating, and Processing Information

Designing Visual Communication

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Creating and Delivering Online and Oral Presentations

Enhancing Presentations With Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

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