True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or
false.
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1.
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A personal data sheet and resume should be prepared before starting to apply for
jobs.
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2.
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A personal data sheet may be given directly to an employer instead of filling
out a job application form.
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3.
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Employers usually do not care about what type of student you have been.
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4.
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Employers usually invite more than half of all people who complete an
application form to an interview.
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5.
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Filling out a job application form correctly does not guarantee an
interview.
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6.
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The letters “NA” are used on a job application form for items that
have “no answer.”
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7.
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Co-op or work-study jobs held as a work experience student should be included in
the “Educational Background” part of a resume.
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8.
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Information included in a resume is more condensed than in a personal data
sheet.
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9.
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Family and friends are the best references to include in a resume.
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10.
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The purpose of using the telephone to contact an employer is to convert a job
lead into an interview.
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11.
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A letter of application and a cover letter serve two different purposes.
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12.
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Employers do not pay much attention to the form and appearance of a letter of
application.
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13.
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Some employers may hold an interview immediately following a pre-employment
test.
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14.
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Performance on a pre-employment test can usually be improved by
“cramming” the night before the test.
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15.
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If you finish a pre-employment test ahead of time, turn it in
immediately.
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Matching
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Match each item to the correct statements listed below.Each item may be used
more than once. a. | Personal data sheet | b. | Job application form | c. | Resume |
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16.
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Helps employers sort out the best-qualified persons for the job
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17.
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Contains a short statement of career goals
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18.
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Contains complete, detailed information, even though some data may not always
be used
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19.
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Sent with a cover letter when applying for a job by mail
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20.
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Never given directly to an employer
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21.
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Helps job seekers compile information normally required by employers
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22.
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Usually limited to one page
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23.
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Used by employers to collect personal, educational, and occupational
information from a job applicant
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Match each item to the correct statement listed below.Each item may be used
more than once. a. | Applying in person | b. | Applying by telephone | c. | Letter of
application |
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24.
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Can make more contacts in less time this way
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25.
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Similar to going for a job interview
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26.
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Purpose is to attract and hold employer’s interest
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27.
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Can convert a job lead to a job interview
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28.
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This method also calls attention to the resume
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29.
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Grooming and dress is important with this method
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30.
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May result in the immediate need to complete a job application form
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31.
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Good written business communication skills are important with this
method
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Short Answer
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32.
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Who is the best type of person to have listed as a reference on a resume? Why is
this type of person best?
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33.
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How long should a resume be? Why?
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34.
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What two things should you take with you when applying for a job in
person?
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35.
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What two things should you have clearly in mind before placing a telephone call
to a potential employer?
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36.
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What should you do in the last paragraph of a letter of application?
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