Question 1

A résumé usually contains more in-depth details about your experience and activities than an application letter does.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Application essays:

Accepted Answer

A)  should begin with a paragraph that catches the reader's attention. 
B)  should end with a summary paragraph. 
C)  should use language that would be appropriate for several different positions within the same company. 
D)  are formal documents that should not use the first person. 
E)  use topic sentences at the end of your paragraphs. 
A)  should begin with a paragraph that catches the reader's attention. 
B)  should end with a summary paragraph. 
C)  should use language that would be appropriate for several different positions within the same company. 
D)  are formal documents that should not use the first person. 
E)  use topic sentences at the end of your paragraphs.

Question 3

List four guidelines that will help you choose points to include in a job application letter.

Accepted Answer

Since you can include only a limited num

Question 4

The hidden job market includes positions that are:

Accepted Answer

A)  currently filled by existing employees who will retire within a few years. 
B)  advertised on the Web but not in newspapers. 
C)  unadvertised and therefore require a contact in order to learn about them. 
D)  those jobs that result from first having worked at a company as an intern. 
E)  reserved for management experts in case the company faces severe losses. 
A)  currently filled by existing employees who will retire within a few years. 
B)  advertised on the Web but not in newspapers. 
C)  unadvertised and therefore require a contact in order to learn about them. 
D)  those jobs that result from first having worked at a company as an intern. 
E)  reserved for management experts in case the company faces severe losses.

Question 5

Which of the following is unacceptable when e-mailing a job application letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Including your name as part of the subject line 
B)  Putting your name at the end of the message 
C)  Using line length of 65 characters 
D)  Including smiley faces and other emoticons 
E)  Using standard business letter features 
A)  Including your name as part of the subject line 
B)  Putting your name at the end of the message 
C)  Using line length of 65 characters 
D)  Including smiley faces and other emoticons 
E)  Using standard business letter features

Question 6

Employers don't want longer letters,but they will read them if the letter is well written.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Technical jargon is inappropriate in a job application letter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

You should impress the reader by presenting your knowledge of the company as though it were news to him.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A job application letter is not required if you apply electronically through a company's website.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A solicited letter is written by a job seeker who is trying to tap into the hidden job market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What should you do in both solicited and prospecting job letters?

Accepted Answer

In both solicited and prospecting letter

Question 12

How should you organize a solicited job letter?

Accepted Answer

Solicited job letters are usually organi

Question 13

How do résumés differ from job application letters?

Accepted Answer

Job application letters and résumés diff

Question 14

Which of the following is recommended in terms of paragraph length for a job application letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Long paragraphs in the body should cover at least two topics each. 
B)  All paragraphs should be similar in length to show paragraph unity. 
C)  If a paragraph covers two or more subjects, divide it into two or more paragraphs. 
D)  The last paragraph should be long since it provides a comprehensive summary. 
E)  Keep your first and last paragraphs fairly long but not more than eight typed lines. 
A)  Long paragraphs in the body should cover at least two topics each. 
B)  All paragraphs should be similar in length to show paragraph unity. 
C)  If a paragraph covers two or more subjects, divide it into two or more paragraphs. 
D)  The last paragraph should be long since it provides a comprehensive summary. 
E)  Keep your first and last paragraphs fairly long but not more than eight typed lines.

Question 15

Job letters can be seen as evidence of your written communication skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Choose the best revision of this sentence: "You can call my professor to make sure the recommendation is valid."

Accepted Answer

A)  My professor is willing to verify the written recommendation over the phone. 
B)  Professor Jackson can provide more specific information about my coursework and qualifications. 
C)  Professor Jackson would love to discuss this recommendation if you call him. 
D)  You can verify the recommendation by calling Professor Jackson. 
E)  Professor Jackson will verify the validity of the recommendation. 
A)  My professor is willing to verify the written recommendation over the phone. 
B)  Professor Jackson can provide more specific information about my coursework and qualifications. 
C)  Professor Jackson would love to discuss this recommendation if you call him. 
D)  You can verify the recommendation by calling Professor Jackson. 
E)  Professor Jackson will verify the validity of the recommendation.

Question 17

The hidden job market may actually include job openings that have been created with specific people in mind for them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Choose the best revision of this sentence: "I want an interview with you."

Accepted Answer

A)  I anxiously await a phone call from you so that we can meet to discuss job opportunities. 
B)  I can't wait to hear from you. 
C)  Any time at all that you want to call and have me for an interview, I am available. 
D)  I look forward to talking to you about how my qualifications could meet the company's corporate needs. 
E)  I assure you will not be disappointed if you hire me. 
A)  I anxiously await a phone call from you so that we can meet to discuss job opportunities. 
B)  I can't wait to hear from you. 
C)  Any time at all that you want to call and have me for an interview, I am available. 
D)  I look forward to talking to you about how my qualifications could meet the company's corporate needs. 
E)  I assure you will not be disappointed if you hire me.

Question 19

Job application letters are prepared and submitted in place of a résumé.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements is inappropriate in terms of the "you-attitude"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Under my presidency, the Quiz Club went on to the finals of the World Quizzing Championships. 
B)  As my résumé shows, I did my BS in MIT and MS in Stanford. 
C)  Courses in media and advertising management gave me a clear understanding of the current mass media strategies. 
D)  While I was in Italy, I did a short summer course in film-making. 
E)  I was solely responsible for MIT's victory in the National Science Expo. 
A)  Under my presidency, the Quiz Club went on to the finals of the World Quizzing Championships. 
B)  As my résumé shows, I did my BS in MIT and MS in Stanford. 
C)  Courses in media and advertising management gave me a clear understanding of the current mass media strategies. 
D)  While I was in Italy, I did a short summer course in film-making. 
E)  I was solely responsible for MIT's victory in the National Science Expo.

A résumé usually contains more in-depth details about your experience and activities than an application letter does.

Application essays:

List four guidelines that will help you choose points to include in a job application letter.

The hidden job market includes positions that are:

Which of the following is unacceptable when e-mailing a job application letter?

Employers don't want longer letters,but they will read them if the letter is well written.

Technical jargon is inappropriate in a job application letter.

You should impress the reader by presenting your knowledge of the company as though it were news to him.

A job application letter is not required if you apply electronically through a company's website.

A solicited letter is written by a job seeker who is trying to tap into the hidden job market.

What should you do in both solicited and prospecting job letters?

How should you organize a solicited job letter?

How do résumés differ from job application letters?

Which of the following is recommended in terms of paragraph length for a job application letter?

Job letters can be seen as evidence of your written communication skills.

Choose the best revision of this sentence: "You can call my professor to make sure the recommendation is valid."

The hidden job market may actually include job openings that have been created with specific people in mind for them.

Choose the best revision of this sentence: "I want an interview with you."

Job application letters are prepared and submitted in place of a résumé.

Which of the following statements is inappropriate in terms of the "you-attitude"?

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

A résumé usually contains more in-depth details about your experience and activities than an application letter does.

Application essays:

List four guidelines that will help you choose points to include in a job application letter.

The hidden job market includes positions that are:

Which of the following is unacceptable when e-mailing a job application letter?

Employers don't want longer letters,but they will read them if the letter is well written.

Technical jargon is inappropriate in a job application letter.

You should impress the reader by presenting your knowledge of the company as though it were news to him.

A job application letter is not required if you apply electronically through a company's website.

A solicited letter is written by a job seeker who is trying to tap into the hidden job market.

What should you do in both solicited and prospecting job letters?

How should you organize a solicited job letter?

How do résumés differ from job application letters?

Which of the following is recommended in terms of paragraph length for a job application letter?

Job letters can be seen as evidence of your written communication skills.

Choose the best revision of this sentence: "You can call my professor to make sure the recommendation is valid."

The hidden job market may actually include job openings that have been created with specific people in mind for them.

Choose the best revision of this sentence: "I want an interview with you."

Job application letters are prepared and submitted in place of a résumé.

Which of the following statements is inappropriate in terms of the "you-attitude"?

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

Filters