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1. An application message, often in the form of a cover letter:
a. is persuasive and thus written deductively.
b. is designed to convince an employer that qualifications are adequate.
c. decreases a person's chances of locating potential openings.
d. decreases the efficiency of the job selection process for a company and the applicant.
2. Carry is applying for a job at an advertising agency. She has already provided her resume. An appropriate and important line in her application message should be:
a. ''May I have an appointment with you on January 15?''
b. ''When a date and time can be arranged, I would like to talk with you.''
c. ''Call me day or night.''
d. ''I will call you next week to set an appointment time that works for both of us.''
3. Which of the following is the first step of the process of applying for a job ?
a. Conducting research and analysis of self, career, and job
b. Identifying job listings using traditional and electronic sources
c. Interviewing with companies
d. Supplementing a résumé with a portfolio (print or electronic) or video recording
4. The chronological résumé is a less effective format for applicants who:
a. have progressed up a clearly defined career ladder.
b. have a consistent career history with no gaps.
c. are seeking jobs different from the job currently held.
d. are entering the job market with lots of experience.