Ch 12 Self-Quiz 1

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. When describing your accomplishments in a letter of application and résumé, you should use

passive verbs. correct incorrect

verbs in the past tense. correct incorrect

as few verbs as possible. correct incorrect

active verbs. correct incorrect

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. What is (are) the main disadvantage(s) of a chronological résumé?

Any gaps in employment or educational history show up clearly. correct incorrect

Your special capabilities or accomplishments will stand out. correct incorrect

It's not as traditional as a functional résumé. correct incorrect

Zeroing in on one specific goal may block you from other possibilities. correct incorrect

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. What kind of response does an interviewer expect in response to the prompt "Tell me about yourself"?

an extended life history correct incorrect

a discussion of your relevant experience and skills correct incorrect

a thorough and specific assessment of your weaknesses correct incorrect

your expectations about the salary and benefits you deserve correct incorrect

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. A letter of application is sometimes called a

résumé correct incorrect

cover letter correct incorrect

stipulation letter correct incorrect

letter of exchange correct incorrect

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. The style of your letter and résumé should be

obsequious and desperate correct incorrect

arrogant and timid correct incorrect

interested and eager correct incorrect

self-confident and incoherent correct incorrect

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. Some action verbs you might want to use to describe previous work experience are

design, manage, support correct incorrect

direct, utilization of, write correct incorrect

create, expand, was correct incorrect

analyze, evaluate, ability to correct incorrect

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. When writing a cover letter you should begin by

composing a clever opening correct incorrect

identifying several positions you are interested in correct incorrect

explaining that you are applying for a job correct incorrect

tell them how much you love the company's products correct incorrect

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. You should mention the salary you are seeking if

there is no union to set a salary and benefits package correct incorrect

you don't want them contacting you for an interview unless they are willing to meet your minimum correct incorrect

the advertisement asks you to indicate the salary you are seeking correct incorrect

there is no established industry standard correct incorrect