What purpose does a cover letter serve?
A: To make your résumé water-proof.
B: Help you get the attention of potential employers.
C: Highlight information that is not included in the résumé.
D: Request an interview.
A: To make your résumé water-proof.
B: Help you get the attention of potential employers.
C: Highlight information that is not included in the résumé.
D: Request an interview.
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- You may mention your previous salaries and opinions of previous employers in your résumé.
- In general, what types of documents does one need to write in the process of the job hunt? A: The résumé. B: The cover letter. C: The letter of reference. D: The letter of recommendation.
- What is a cover letter? A: It is a detailed document highlighting your professional and academic history. B: It is a detailed summary of an applicant's qualifications for a particular job C: It is a letter document sent with your résumé to provide additional information on your skills and experience. D: It is a letter written by the applicant to thank the interviewer.
- Read the text again and decide whether the following statements are True, False, or Not Given according to the text. 1. As a job hunter, you will obtain opportunities over those who limit themselves to a single source if you can use different tools to search for job vacancies. 2. The first thing one has to do before looking for a job is to write a résumé. 3. A résumé is not necessary when applying for a part-time job. 4. You will not be enrolled if you are not good at grammar and handwriting. 5. It is important for you to make sure your cover letter is individualized. 6. In order to stand out from the crowd, you are supposed to write a cover letter that features your merits. 7. The newspaper is better than the Internet and magazines as a source of job advertisements. 8. After the interview is completed, you should call your employer for further information immediately. 9. How you answer the question about how much you’d like to be paid will determine whether you will get a position. 10. A thank- you letter is important because it shows you spent time reviewing your résumé and conducting an interview.
- What should NOT be included in the personal information of a résumé? A: Full name B: Phone number C: Children