ESSAY QUESTIONS

1. Discuss in detail and give examples of why it is beneficial to visit company web sites as opposed to large job boards such as Monster.com. What are the pros and cons of each?

2. Why is it best to have a salary in mind when you are offered employment? Would you always disclose what your research had found?

3. List the three paragraphs that should at a minimum be included in a cover letter and then write good closing (3^rd paragraph).

4. Explain why you want to direct the cover letter (or a copy of it) to the hiring decision maker as well as to HRD.

5. Discuss why employers want you to list references. Tell what they will ask references if they choose to contact them.

6. Discuss special attachments to a rsum. When and why are they important, and for what occupations?