VCC CWP - Unit 10: Interviews

A job interview is sometimes viewed as a test to guess the right answers, or as an interrogation where you have to defend your background and skills. However, an interview should be thought of as an opportunity to ________.

• say the right thing

• share what you can do for the company

• sell yourself

• showcase your skills

When sending résumés and application letters, be aware that ________.

• cover letters are emailed earlier and then résumés

• cover letters are emailed after résumés

• hand delivered applications are always better appreciated

• employers prefer a cover letter to accompany your resume

Land-Air Global Transport has an immediate opening for a supply chain pricing analyst. You are interested in this job offer and wish to apply for it. In order to impress Land-Air Global Transport with your application letter, you should ________.

• use an attractive and fancy style

• show that you understand the company and position

• use a personal, "chummy" tone

• only email your cover letter

Taking the initiative to write to companies even though they haven't announced a job opening is ________.

• called being proactive

• the easiest way to get jobs

• usually looked down by employers

• called prospecting

You are applying for the position of an H.R. Consultant but are unsure which companies in your city have an opening. You decide to mail your résumé to a few companies. Which of these guidelines would you keep in mind while mailing your application letter?

• You thoroughly research the requirements of your position.

• You email a cover letter only to those companies where you are acquainted with the managers.

• C) You refrain from emailing unsolicited application letters.

• You email only a resume

The main purpose of a resume is to _________; the main purpose of an interview is to ________.

• get you the interview; get you the job

• show all your skills; get to know the manager

• get you the interview; get to know the manager

• show all your skills; get you the job

Choose the BLUE SKY interview question:

• Tell me about yourself

• What is your biggest weakness?

• How many calories are there in a supermarket?

• When was the last time you had a conflict with a coworker?

Shopmart has advertised for a store manager position in their Victoria, British Columbia centre. You want to apply for this position since you have assisted your store manager and have thorough knowledge of the skills required for the job. When writing your application letter to Shopmart, you should ________.

• stress that you have not held any managerial roles but are hardworking and passionate

• include a copy of the link with your cover letter

• discuss each of the requirements specified in the job posting using keywords from the ad

• restrict your message only to just the core duties

In the final paragraph of your cover letter, make sure you ask the reader for a specific action (CTA) and ________. (more than 1 answer)

• facilitate a reply

• make a request for an interview

• include an offer to give further details

• enquire about the organization's needs

Jenny has applied for the position of an office assistant. What should she do, if her application letter and résumé fail to bring a response within a month?

• She should call to find out why she hasn't heard from the prospective employer.

• She should send a follow-up letter or email.

• She should not waste any more time and give up on this job possibility

• She should email them another copy of her application letter and résumé.