When Homer Sent in His Résumé and Cover Letter to the Owner

question 96

Multiple Choice

When Homer sent in his résumé and cover letter to the owner of the energy plant,he wanted to know a good way to increase his chances of being interviewed.Bart told him he should

• A) learn something about the company so he can make a case about how his expertise fits in with the organization and job.
• B) make his résumé glow in the dark so it would stand out and get him an interview.
• C) include his leisure activities in the résumé to show what a well-rounded person he is.
• D) inject humor into the cover letter to make the manager want to meet him.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Description Interviews

A technique used in job interviews focusing on asking candidates to describe past behavior as an indicator of future performance.

Situational Interviews

An interview technique where candidates are asked to describe how they would handle specific work-related scenarios, assessing their problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Situational Interview

A job interview technique where candidates are asked to describe how they would handle specific job-related situations or challenges.

Unstructured Interview

A flexible interviewing approach where questions are not predetermined, allowing for a conversational and open-ended exploration of the applicant's qualities.