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Section 15.4 Assessment
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1

Your application form becomes part of your permanent employee record should you be hired.
A)True
B)False
2

If you do not know the person to whom you are submitting your application, it is acceptable to use their job title only.
A)True
B)False
3

In your application letter, you should refrain from talking about your accomplishments because the recipient may perceive it as arrogance.
A)True
B)False
4

You should never submit a resume and application letter to a company that is not advertising an open position.
A)True
B)False
5

The goal of the last paragraph of your application letter should be convincing the recipient to grant you an interview.
A)True
B)False
6

The first paragraph of an application letter should do all of the following EXCEPT:
A)State your intent to apply for a position within the company.
B)Name the position for which the applicant is applying
C)State where the applicant saw the position advertised
D)Describe the special skills of the job applicant
7

If a job application asks you why you left your last job, you would best reply with:
A)"I wanted a job with more opportunity for career advancement."
B)"My supervisor at my last job was holding me back."
C)"I heard your company offers great medical benefits."
D)"I was bored at my last job."
8

The "hidden questions" on an application form can tell a prospective employee about all of the following EXCEPT:
A)How accurately you can complete a task
B)How you are politically oriented
C)How well you follow directions
D)How neat or sloppy your work habits are
9

If an application form asks for desired salary, you should:
A)List the exact salary of your last job
B)List a salary 5% above your last salary
C)Write "Negotiable"
D)Leave that space blank
10

One of the best ways to convince a potential employer of your suitability is to:
A)State your willingness to work for any salary and stay long hours.
B)Express a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in the job.
C)Assure them that you can do any job without any training.
D)Describe how ambitious you are.





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