Technical Writing for Success

What are electronic portfolios?

Match each term with the correct definition. a.follow-up letter b.resignation letter c.scannable resume d.cover letter e.text file -mailed as print documents, sent as e-mails, or posted online

A functional resume is organized around an applicant's skills, allowing a prospective employer to decide what skills and accomplishments are useful for a job.

Match each term with the correct definition. a.follow-up letter b.resignation letter c.scannable resume d.cover letter e.text file -thanks an employer for an interview and summarizes the applicant's qualifications

How do employers expect resumes and letters to look?

What are three things applicants should learn about themselves to assess their strengths?

Although it is important to know as much as possible about a prospective employer, an applicant should not call a company to ask for information.

A job applicant always includes an Education section in a resume.

Match each term with the correct definition. a.follow-up letter b.resignation letter c.scannable resume d.cover letter e.text file -accompanies the resume and highlights the applicant's strengths

Headings on resumes can have a number of different names.

A letter of resignation is the place to voice your grievances with your employer, rather than in a face-to-face exit interview.

The first paragraph of a cover letter should grab the reader's attention by thanking the reader for paying attention to the letter

What three things should applicants try to find out about a company before they write a resume and letter of application?

Match each term with the correct definition. a.follow-up letter b.resignation letter c.scannable resume d.cover letter e.text file -announces an employee's decision to leave his or her job

A chronological resume presents information organized by time.

What are four types of electronic resumes?

Match each term with the correct definition. a.follow-up letter b.resignation letter c.scannable resume d.cover letter e.text file -can be opened by most word processing programs

A Qualifications section summarizes your most important qualifications in three to five bullet points or a short description.

Applicants should never combine chronological and functional organization when preparing their resumes.

Job applicants should use friends as references because they will say the most positive things.