The Purposes of Sending an Application or Résumé Follow-Up Message

question 98

Multiple Choice

The purposes of sending an application or résumé follow-up message to an employer include jogging the memory of the hiring manager, showing your serious interest in the position, and

• A)emphasizing your qualifications or adding new information.
• B)sending a personal note to the receptionist, who often helps make the final decision.
• C)sharing your photograph to match your qualifications to your face.
• D)setting a deadline for the employer to offer you the position.

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Definitions:

Firms

Business organizations that produce goods or offer services, typically with the aim of generating profit.

Resources

Inputs or factors that are used in the production of goods and services, such as land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship.

Demand for Carpenters

The market need or desire for carpentry skills and services.

Wages

Payments made to employees in exchange for their labor, typically calculated on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.