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

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

sign it at the bottom.

Question 2

Your cover letter should

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.

Answer 2

do all of the above.

Question 3

Cover letters submitted via e-mail should be

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.

Answer 3

shorter than traditional cover letters.

Question 4

Sending an unsolicited application letter to an employer will probably

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 5

When filling out a job application form, you should

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 6

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

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 7

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

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.

Question 8

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

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 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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