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:

Temporary Account

An account that is cleared to zero at the end of an accounting period to calculate income and expenses for that period.

Gross Profit Margin

A financial metric indicating the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold, reflecting the efficiency of a company in managing its production costs.

Normal Balances

The default side (debit or credit) of an account that is increased, reflecting the account's nature in double-entry bookkeeping.

Purchase Discounts

Reductions in price given by suppliers to buyers as an incentive for early payment of invoices or bulk purchases.