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Not a benefit of electronic resume - ANS It allows technology to provide a professionally
formatted document
Not a benefit of electronic resume - ANS Relieve you from having to develop and submit a
traditional resume
The word their is - ANS none of these
Most important part of speech in electronic resume - ANS nouns
Valid guideline for formatting electronic resume - ANS use spaces instead of tabs to indent
For electronic resumes - ANS use asterisks instead of bullets
When responding to job opening via email - ANS put the job title or reference number in the
subject
what type of application letter is written in response to an advertised job openeing -
ANS solicited
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,A cover letter is like what type of letter - ANS sales
Which of the following salutations is appropriate when you can't obtain the name of the person
you are addressing - ANS Dear Human Resources Manager
Identify an effective strategy for gaining the readers attention in an unsolicited application
letter - ANS show that you know something about the company and then show that you can
contribute something to the company
Not a sound guideline for addressing a letter of application - ANS Use a salutation such as to
whom it may concern
The opening paragraph of a solicited application letter should be all of the following except -
ANS If the job is for creative work it should be restrained in the opening
Most suitable statement to include in the body of an application letter - ANS My leadership
and communication skills have been enhanced by serving as chairperson of my fraternity's
scholarship committee
The final paragraph of an application letter should - ANS ask for a personal interview
Which of the following is not true - ANS It is estimated that 90 percent of all job failures
result from incompetence
You have one a thorough job of researching the potential employers situation prior to interview
- ANS bring up information about the company's situation if the opportunity arises naturally
in the conversation
Which of the following is not a way to prepare for a job interview - ANS randomly calling
current employees for information
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, If the interviewer simulates a stressful situation - ANS focus on the job and formulate honest
answers that show you are competent
Which of the following questions should not be asked in an interview? - ANS Anything about
fringe benefits
The key strategy in practicing interview questions is - ANS to formulate an answer to any
question that highlights your abilities
reputable informations about an organizations salary schedule can be found from all sources
except - ANS a neighbor
The most effective strategy for making a good impression - ANS pay attention to dress,
grooming and posture
Appropriate guideline for dressing for interview - ANS blue or gray business attire
during an interview - ANS don't ask about the salary range
When shown into the interview room don't - ANS greet the interviewer by their first name
If you are asked about your salary expections - ANS mention a broad salary range that
indicates what you think the position and responsibilities are worth
Conducting yourself appropriately during an interview includes - ANS keeping your hands
purse or notes off the interviewers desk
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