1. Which of the following is not a function of a cover letter?

 To inform the employer of the job you are applying for

 To show how well you write

 To inform the reader of what you expect to get out of the job you're applying for

 To entice the reader to want to get to know you better by interviewing you

2. When should you send a cover letter?

 Only when an ad specifically requests it

 Every time you send out your resume

 When you need to list your salary requirement

 When you need to list references

 When you need to show off your marketability

3. Which of the following is NOT something that a cover letter writer should

always do in his or her opening paragraph?

 Inform on why he or she is writing

 Impress he employer with knowledge of the company

 Be specific about the position sought and what they can offer

 Mention salary specifications

4. Which of the following is NOT something that a cover letter should always

contain in its closing paragraph?

 Request for an interview

 Statement that you look forward to hearing from the recipient

 Statement thanking the employer for considering the cover letter (and resume)

5. Which of the following is necessary for a successful cover letter?

 Opening, body and closing paragraphs

  Addressing the letter to a specific individual or department

 Connecting your skills to the ones profiled in the job advertisement

 All of the above

6. What's the best way to make value judgments or claims of personal

attributes more credible in a cover letter?

 Use very positive language in making the claim

 Authenticate the claims by backing them up with examples

 There is no good way to make such claims, so omit them

7.  How can you make the most of your college experience in your cover
letter?

 Describe skills gained in the classroom

 Describe sports and extracurricular activities

 Discuss hands-on projects

 All of the above

8. Which of the following component is optional in writing a CV?

 Education
 Expertise
 Skills
 References

9. Which of the following format is appropriate for writing a cover letter?

 Business informal
 Personal
 Essay
 Business formal

10. Which of the following is NOT a resume format?

Chronological
B. Portfolio
C. Functional
D. Combination
 Chronological
 Portfolio
 Functional
 Combination