Cover letters & follow up

1.

1 point

The first and immediate effect of an experience is a(n):

vacant

initiative

inquire

impression

2.

1 point

When talking to a potential employer, you should be careful not to call them by name.

True

False

3.

1 point

Which cover letter would you use to respond to a job opening?

Blind

Request for assistance

Response

Any of the above

4.

1 point

When calling an employer, who should you ask to speak with?

The person in charge

The hiring manager

Whoever answers the phone

Your friend that works there

5.

1 point

What should be in the 2nd paragraph of any cover letter?

Your name

Your purpose of writing the letter

Your background

"Thank you"

6.

1 point

When addressing an envelope, where does your address go?

The middle

The top right hand corner

The bottom left hand corner

The top left hand corner

7.

1 point

There is no need to write down information when talking to a potential employer.

True

False

8.

1 point

How long should you wait after submitting a resume to call the employer?

The next day

3-5 days

2 weeks

1 month

9.

1 point

When addressing an envelope, what goes in the middle?

Your address

The recipient's address

The stamp

all of the above

10.

1 point

When you call the employer, you should always ask about salary

True

False

11.

1 point

An introductory act or step is:

vacant

impression

inquire

initiative

12.

1 point

Which of the following is an appropriate opening to a cover letter?

Dear Mr. Smith,

Hey Dr. Jones,

Dear John,

Good Morning Ms. Miller

13.

1 point

Which cover letter would you use to let an employer know you are interested in working for their company should a position become available?

Blind

Request for assistance

Response

Any of the above

14.

1 point

To seek information by questioning is to:

impression

vacant

inquire

initiative

15.

1 point

What does GNAP stand for?

Greeting Name Accusations Purpose

Greeting Name Application Purpose

Grateful Not about Pride

Greeting Name Affiliation Purpose

16.

1 point

Which cover letter would you use to ask a professional for guidance in pursuing your career?

Blind

Request for assistance

Response

Any of the above

17.

1 point

What should be in the first paragraph of any cover letter?

Your name

Your purpose of writing the letter

Your background information

"Thank you"

18.

1 point

What should be in the 3rd/ last paragraph of any cover letter?

Your Name

Your purpose for writing the letter

Your background

"Thank you"

19.

1 point

When should you use GNAP?

When introducing yourself to someone

When going to an interview

Before leaving home

When applying for a job

20.

1 point

Having no contents, empty, void is

initiative

vacant

impression

inquire