Worth 100 points
19. which of the following are true about cover letters? select all that apply. (2 points)
a cover letter should be tailored to meet the objectives of the job you are seeking.
a cover letter should explain skills you don’t possess.
a cover letter should be chatty and informal to make the best impression.
a cover letter should highlight your skills and experience.
a cover letter should describe why you left your former job.
20. which of the following is true about filling out a job application? select all that apply. (2 points)
do not leave any blank spaces
exclude information about being fired from a job
only submit handwritten job applications
use neat handwriting
write in a list of references
21. which of the following are examples of networking? select all that apply. (2 points)
discussing job opportunities with a school guidance counselor or a trusted teacher
approaching a friend who owns a business and asking if any of his colleagues are searching for employees at
your experience level
attending a conference related to your career interests, introducing yourself, and conversing with people in
that field
reading a classified ad and then reading about the company online
talking with parents about job opportunities in your community
22. which of the following is an example of a long-term goal? (1 point)
tasks that you set to accomplish specific goals in a short period of time
tasks that you set to accomplish and incorporate several broad, short-term goals
tasks that you must complete that require time and planning, and that usually take 12 months or more to
complete
tasks that you know you need to accomplish in the future, but need to start planning for now
23. what is important to remember when dropping off application materials in person? (1 point)
ask any stranger you see to proofread your application before submitting it
be polite and dress well in order to make a good first impression
the receptionist taking application materials probably isn't the person hiring, so it's not important to make a favorable impression
this isn't the interview, so you can dress casually and not worry about the condition of your application materials