Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of the "you-attitude"?

Accepted Answer

A)  You must show what you can do for them, not what they can do for you. 
B)  You must ask what they can do for you not what you can do for them. 
C)  Reduce the number of "me" and "my" by revising some sentences to "I." 
D)  Avoid beginning sentences with prepositional phrases or introductory clauses. 
E)  Tell readers information they already know as though they do not know it. 
A)  You must show what you can do for them, not what they can do for you. 
B)  You must ask what they can do for you not what you can do for them. 
C)  Reduce the number of "me" and "my" by revising some sentences to "I." 
D)  Avoid beginning sentences with prepositional phrases or introductory clauses. 
E)  Tell readers information they already know as though they do not know it.

Question 2

Most job openings - particularly those that are higher up the ladder - are advertised extensively in order to reach the most qualified candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is true of the writing style required in application letters?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a smooth, concise writing style with technical jargon. 
B)  Use business words like utilize, commence, and transpire. 
C)  Do not use the exact language as the job ad. 
D)  Use words that can be interpreted in more than one way. 
E)  Do not use a lively, energetic style to avoid giving the wrong impression. 
A)  Use a smooth, concise writing style with technical jargon. 
B)  Use business words like utilize, commence, and transpire. 
C)  Do not use the exact language as the job ad. 
D)  Use words that can be interpreted in more than one way. 
E)  Do not use a lively, energetic style to avoid giving the wrong impression.

Question 4

How should you organize a prospecting job letter?

Accepted Answer

Organize a prospecting letter in this wa

Question 5

The first and last paragraphs of a job application letter should be relatively long since these are places of emphasis in a business letter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When you submit an e-mail letter with your résumé,it is advised to include your name at the beginning of the message and as part of the subject line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Referral interviews work only for job candidates who know powerful people very well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To separate yourself from other job candidates just out of college,______.

Accepted Answer

A)  provide evidence to assure the employer that your claim of having comprehensive knowledge of the field is true 
B)  stress the responsibilities that you have had rather than accomplishments of the past 
C)  dedicate several paragraphs of the letter to developing supporting details 
D)  mention specific tasks and experiences from previous jobs and coursework that will contribute to your success on the job 
E)  exaggerate your strengths and capabilities to show that you transcend others 
A)  provide evidence to assure the employer that your claim of having comprehensive knowledge of the field is true 
B)  stress the responsibilities that you have had rather than accomplishments of the past 
C)  dedicate several paragraphs of the letter to developing supporting details 
D)  mention specific tasks and experiences from previous jobs and coursework that will contribute to your success on the job 
E)  exaggerate your strengths and capabilities to show that you transcend others

Question 9

It is appropriate for an applicant to call the employer after sending a solicited letter,but an applicant should wait to be called after a sending a prospecting letter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Marcel had finished writing his résumé.He was reading his job application letter over one more time before he put them both in the mail.The letter read as follows:
"Dear Mr.Jenkins:
Enclosed please find my résumé,which I would like you to consider as my official application for the job for which you are currently advertising.I am sure you will find it to your liking."
Marcel thought it sounded pretty good.It was short,yes,but then,the résumé really said it all without wasting anyone's time.
Several days later,Mr.Jenkins's personal secretary brought Marcel's newly arrived letter and résumé into the conference room where the search committee was already reviewing applications.Jenkins picked it up to read.Moments later,he starts laughing."Hey Larry," he said,tossing Marcel's letter over to another member of the committee,"Get a load of this!"
Why do you think Mr.Jenkins reacted this way? What's wrong with Marcel's letter? Is Marcel correct in thinking that his résumé "speaks for itself"? Write an essay in which you explain where Marcel went wrong,what a job application letter should contain,and how job letters differ from résumés.Use specific examples in your discussion.

Accepted Answer

Short as it is,Marcel's letter violates

Question 11

To make an application letter professional,______.

Accepted Answer

A)  include personal information 
B)  use a conservative writing style with no contractions 
C)  address the letter to the company or department rather than to an individual person by name 
D)  mention the names of relatives only if they have worked with you professionally 
E)  print on a paper different from the one you used for your résumé 
A)  include personal information 
B)  use a conservative writing style with no contractions 
C)  address the letter to the company or department rather than to an individual person by name 
D)  mention the names of relatives only if they have worked with you professionally 
E)  print on a paper different from the one you used for your résumé

Question 12

The last paragraph of a job application letter should suggest possible days and times for an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the "you-attitude"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your company has recently purchased two large manufacturing plants in Toulouse. 
B)  A company of your standing could offer me the training and experience I need to excel in my career. 
C)  My experience in sales has taught me that you can never accurately predict customer demand. 
D)  I recently closed deals with three major companies and could put my negotiating and sales skills to work for Hudson Company as Director of Contracts. 
E)  An inventive and improvising individual like me is a necessity in your business. 
A)  Your company has recently purchased two large manufacturing plants in Toulouse. 
B)  A company of your standing could offer me the training and experience I need to excel in my career. 
C)  My experience in sales has taught me that you can never accurately predict customer demand. 
D)  I recently closed deals with three major companies and could put my negotiating and sales skills to work for Hudson Company as Director of Contracts. 
E)  An inventive and improvising individual like me is a necessity in your business.

Question 14

How can you convey positive emphasis and you-attitude in a job letter?

Accepted Answer

You should be positive and not plead ("P

Question 15

An information interview can give you facts and insights about a specific type of work that you can use in an application letter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A job application letter conveys the "you-attitude" if it stresses what the applicant can do for the company rather than what the company can do for the applicant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

It is important to learn the name and correct job title of a specific individual in the company who will be receiving your job application letter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Identify the guidelines you should follow when submitting an e-mail letter with an attached résumé.

Accepted Answer

When you submit an e-mail letter with an

Question 19

Which of the following is true of letter length for a job application letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  If your letter is a bit over a page, you cannot use slightly smaller margins to get more on the page. 
B)  If your letter is a bit over a page, you cannot use a type size that's one point smaller to get more on the page. 
C)  Employers don't want longer letters, but they will read them if the letter is well written. 
D)  The letter length should be a minimum of one or two paragraphs. 
E)  If you have excellent material that will not fit on one page, you can use it as long as you have at least 3-4 lines of body text on the second page. 
A)  If your letter is a bit over a page, you cannot use slightly smaller margins to get more on the page. 
B)  If your letter is a bit over a page, you cannot use a type size that's one point smaller to get more on the page. 
C)  Employers don't want longer letters, but they will read them if the letter is well written. 
D)  The letter length should be a minimum of one or two paragraphs. 
E)  If you have excellent material that will not fit on one page, you can use it as long as you have at least 3-4 lines of body text on the second page.

Question 20

_____ is an extended cover letter,but one written in an essay format rather than letter format,that details your strengths for the job and shows why you should be chosen instead of other applicants.

Accepted Answer

A)  A CV 
B)  A summary essay 
C)  An application essay 
D)  A critique essay 
E)  An essay letter 
A)  A CV 
B)  A summary essay 
C)  An application essay 
D)  A critique essay 
E)  An essay letter

Which of the following statements is true of the "you-attitude"?

Most job openings - particularly those that are higher up the ladder - are advertised extensively in order to reach the most qualified candidates.

Which of the following is true of the writing style required in application letters?

How should you organize a prospecting job letter?

The first and last paragraphs of a job application letter should be relatively long since these are places of emphasis in a business letter.

When you submit an e-mail letter with your résumé,it is advised to include your name at the beginning of the message and as part of the subject line.

Referral interviews work only for job candidates who know powerful people very well.

To separate yourself from other job candidates just out of college,______.

It is appropriate for an applicant to call the employer after sending a solicited letter,but an applicant should wait to be called after a sending a prospecting letter.

To make an application letter professional,______.

The last paragraph of a job application letter should suggest possible days and times for an interview.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the "you-attitude"?

How can you convey positive emphasis and you-attitude in a job letter?

An information interview can give you facts and insights about a specific type of work that you can use in an application letter.

A job application letter conveys the "you-attitude" if it stresses what the applicant can do for the company rather than what the company can do for the applicant.

It is important to learn the name and correct job title of a specific individual in the company who will be receiving your job application letter.

Identify the guidelines you should follow when submitting an e-mail letter with an attached résumé.

Which of the following is true of letter length for a job application letter?

_____ is an extended cover letter,but one written in an essay format rather than letter format,that details your strengths for the job and shows why you should be chosen instead of other applicants.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Analysing Information and Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 13: Writing Job Application Letters

Which of the following statements is true of the "you-attitude"?

Most job openings - particularly those that are higher up the ladder - are advertised extensively in order to reach the most qualified candidates.

Which of the following is true of the writing style required in application letters?

How should you organize a prospecting job letter?

The first and last paragraphs of a job application letter should be relatively long since these are places of emphasis in a business letter.

When you submit an e-mail letter with your résumé,it is advised to include your name at the beginning of the message and as part of the subject line.

Referral interviews work only for job candidates who know powerful people very well.

To separate yourself from other job candidates just out of college,______.

It is appropriate for an applicant to call the employer after sending a solicited letter,but an applicant should wait to be called after a sending a prospecting letter.

To make an application letter professional,______.

The last paragraph of a job application letter should suggest possible days and times for an interview.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the "you-attitude"?

How can you convey positive emphasis and you-attitude in a job letter?

An information interview can give you facts and insights about a specific type of work that you can use in an application letter.

A job application letter conveys the "you-attitude" if it stresses what the applicant can do for the company rather than what the company can do for the applicant.

It is important to learn the name and correct job title of a specific individual in the company who will be receiving your job application letter.

Identify the guidelines you should follow when submitting an e-mail letter with an attached résumé.

Which of the following is true of letter length for a job application letter?

_____ is an extended cover letter,but one written in an essay format rather than letter format,that details your strengths for the job and shows why you should be chosen instead of other applicants.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Analysing Information and Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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