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Imagine you're Jackson, and you're writing a cover letter for your dream job. In which paragraph should you express your interest in the company to make Anika and Aria impressed?

• First paragraph

• Middle paragraph

• Third paragraph

• Closing paragraph

Noah, Liam, and Michael are discussing job applications. They are debating about the best ways to draw an employer's interest in the first paragraph of a cover letter. Which of the following methods did they agree is NOT effective?

• Listing applicant’s qualifications

• Praising the company

• Mentioning a mutual contact if there is one

• Referencing the placement of the job posting

Evelyn, Isla, and Aria are preparing for a job interview. They are discussing what the closing paragraph of their cover letter should NOT include. Which of the following options do you think they should avoid?

• Request an interview at the employer’s convenience

• Describe why they are interested in the company

• Inform the employer they will call for his or her reaction to the résumé

• Refer the employer to the enclosed résumé

Imagine Olivia, Avery, and Benjamin are discussing cover letters. Olivia says, 'Cover letters are equivalent to a personal sales pitch.' Avery says, 'Cover letters can be the same for all prospective employers.' Benjamin says, 'Cover letters should not list anything specific about the company.' And finally, Avery adds, 'Cover letters should be sent the day before the résumé.' Who among them is correct?

• Olivia

• Avery's first statement

• Benjamin

• Avery's second statement

Imagine you're helping Harper, Aria, and Anika create their résumés. Which of the following should they NOT include in their résumés?

• Name

• Age

• Address

• E-mail address

Anika, Avery, and Nora are preparing for a job fair. They are discussing about different types of résumés. Nora is curious to know which type of résumé focuses on a stable work history and shows jobs held in a sequential order. Can you help them?

• Sequential résumé

• Targeted résumé

• Function oriented résumé

• Chronological résumé

Imagine Lily, Benjamin, and Nora are discussing their future careers. Lily, who has limited work experience and an inconsistent work history, is unsure about which type of résumé she should use. Can you help her out?

• Chronological résumé

• Targeted résumé

• Function oriented résumé

• Limited résumé

Imagine Harper, Liam, and Sophia are preparing their résumés for a job fair. Which of the following is NOT something they need to do?

• Use appropriate amount of white space

• Make sure all words are spelled correctly

• Keep organized and neat

• Résumés should be typed on résumé paper

Imagine Jackson, Anika, and Hannah are applying for their dream jobs. They are wondering if they should modify their cover letters for each specific position. What advice would you give them?

• True

• False

Imagine William, Abigail, and Mia are all applying for their dream jobs. They all have a stable work history and each job they've had makes a logical sequence toward the position they are seeking. Which résumé method should they use?

• Chronological

• Targeted

• Function oriented

• Combination