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In at least 100 words, answer
this question from an
interviewer: “Why should we
hire you?”
Quiz
1. How long do employers
usually look at a resume to
determine if they want to see
you in person?
A few minutes, maybe even
seconds…
2. The ________________ of
the resume page and cover
letter is critical.
2. The appearance of the
resume page and cover letter
is critical.
3. In your cover
letter, demonstrate, if
possible, some __________ of
the organization to which you
are applying.
3. In your cover letter,
demonstrate, if possible,
some knowledge of the
organization to which you are
applying.

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Journal Entry - Why Hire Me? Resume Tips Quiz

  • 1.
  • 2. In-class Journal 4/24/12 In at least 100 words, answer this question from an interviewer: “Why should we hire you?”
  • 4. 1. How long do employers usually look at a resume to determine if they want to see you in person?
  • 5. A few minutes, maybe even seconds…
  • 6. 2. The ________________ of the resume page and cover letter is critical.
  • 7. 2. The appearance of the resume page and cover letter is critical.
  • 8. 3. In your cover letter, demonstrate, if possible, some __________ of the organization to which you are applying.
  • 9. 3. In your cover letter, demonstrate, if possible, some knowledge of the organization to which you are applying.