Question 1

What is a cover letter? How should a cover letter be structured?

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Question 2

The two-year degree qualifies you for which employment option?

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A)  paralegal 
B)  high school teacher 
C)  lab director 
D)  engineer

Question 3

Once you have developed an effective resume, you can expect:

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A)  that it will be good for about two years. 
B)  to tailor it to fit emerging job opportunities. 
C)  to use a digital or paper version, but not both. 
D)  that prospective employers will want multiple copies to review.

Question 4

If you don't hear from your prospective employer, you should:

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A)  probably move on to the next interview. 
B)  contact the interviewer just once to affirm your continued interest. 
C)  strategically call at different times of the day until you get a firm answer. 
D)  contact the administrative support person who coordinated the interview to determine if you can get any inside information about the status of the search.

Question 5

What detail does NOT belong on a resume?

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A)  summer employment 
B)  a list of references 
C)  awards earned at college 
D)  hobbies

Question 6

Which element of a college student's resume is MOST likely to revised when you submit your resume to different job opportunities?

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A)  education 
B)  the objective 
C)  activities 
D)  the heading

Question 7

What type of remuneration should you expect if you land an internship?

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A)  Federal law requires that internships must offer a minimum wage. 
B)  All internships must be conducted without a salary. 
C)  Prospective interns should be able to negotiate fair wages on the front end. 
D)  Internships vary from zero to some salary at the discretion of the employer.

Question 8

What is the objective portion of a resume? Why is it important?

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Question 9

What are structured interview questions? Provide an example.

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