Business Communication: Building Critical Skills

Kitty O. Locker, Ohio State University
Steven Kyo Kaczmarek, Columbus State Community College
Kathryn Braun, Sheridan College

Job Application Letters

Self Quiz


1	The "connector" between your attention-getter and your qualifications is called the
		A)	Transition.
		B)	Bridge.
		C)	Connector.
		D)	Spanner.


2	The first section of a prospecting letter is the
		A)	Attention-Getter.
		B)	Request for Action.
		C)	Signature Block.
		D)	Subject Line.


3	You should address your letter to a specific person in
		A)	A solicited letter.
		B)	A prospecting letter.
		C)	Both letters.
		D)	None of the above.


4	How long should a job application letter be?
		A)	Less than a page.
		B)	A full page; more if your skills and experience justify it.
		C)	As many pages as possible.
		D)	None of the above.


5	To create the appropriate tone
		A)	Use you-attitude only.
		B)	Use positive emphasis only.
		C)	Use both you-attitude and positive emphasis.
		D)	Avoid you-attitude and positive emphasis.


6	Strategies for job hunting in Canada may differ from those in other countries.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	Every employer wants businesslike employees who understand professionalism.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	Rather than develop major qualifications in detail, your letter should simply sketch what you can do.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	Prospecting letters are better than solicited letters for getting a job.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	When asking for an interview, make sure you specify when you'll be available.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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