9-3 Applying for Employment

The form gives the employer standard information about each job applicant. Click on the best answer below.

• a personal data sheet.

• application form

• resume

• cover letter

A tool that provides information about you to a potential employer. Click on the best answer below.

• a personal data sheet.

• application form

• resume

• cover letter

Match the following descriptions with the parts of the resume.

• Education

• This section of the resume includes awards, school and community involvement.

• Experience

• This section of the resume includes a brief written summary that is focused, specific, and describes your

  personal employment goal.

• Career Objective

• This section of the resume includes: schools attended, dates, degrees, programs of study.

• Career-related Honors & other

  Activities

• This section of the resumé focuses on work and volunteer activities with dates and responsibilities

• Personal Information

• This section includes: Name, Address,

  Phone, e-mail address,

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Application Activities

Your abilities and experiences related to the job for which you are applying to are highlighted in which of the following types of resumes below?

• experience-

  based resume

• qualifications-based resume

• abilities-based resume

In which of the following types of resumes have experiences that are usually listed in order of work history?

• experience-based resume

• qualifications-based resume

• abilities-based resume

It is suggested to limit your resume to two pages.

• True

• False

When preparing your resume, be completely ​ (a)   about your ​ (b)   . Remember that ​ (c)   check resume information. Providing false information can cause you to ​ (d)   a job.

• honest
• qualifications
• lose
• employers
• dishonest

____________ are not usually included on the resume.

However, teachers, previous employers, supervisors, or co-workers can be your job references.

• True

• False

A _______ ________- provides tangible evidence of your ability and skills.