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4. Question 4 When should you send a cover letter? 1 point     Every time you send your resume to an employer.     Only when it is specifically…

1. Question 1 You are creating your cover letter for your resume. What is a recommended best practice regarding cover letter writing? 1 point     The cover letter should…

10. Question 10 In a competitive job market, persistence may be more useful than expertise. 1 point   True   False

9. Question 9 Using as a reference the name of a former manager with whom you didn’t get along will torpedo your chances of getting the job 1 point  …

7. Question 7 Someone has opened your cover letter and begun to read. Your letter should now… (think carefully) 1 point   arouse interest (I), build desire (D) and close…

3. Question 3 After the interview, you should do all of the following EXCEPT 1 point   decline job offers you do not want to take by writing a cordial…

2. Question 2 You plan to send your resume to apply for a job for which you feel highly qualified. You have a chronological resume that indicates a strong work…

8. Question 8 Follow-up letters notes can play a critical role in your being chosen for a position. 1 point   True   False

6. Question 6 Employers don’t expect perfection, so a typo in your cover letter isn’t sufficient reason for them to reject your resume. 1 point   True   False

6. Question 6 It’s best to address your cover letter to: 1 point   The organization   The department or title   A specific persion