What is the main purpose of a cover letter?
AnswerTo introduce yourself and explain your interest in a specific job
A cover letter accompanies a CV to introduce the applicant and link their skills to the role.
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The basics
In hiring, what is onboarding?
AnswerWelcoming and integrating a new employee into the organization
Onboarding covers the steps that help new hires learn their role, tools and colleagues.
Going deeper
The Latin phrase 'curriculum vitae' means what?
AnswerCourse of life
Curriculum vitae literally means 'course of life'.
In the STAR interview method, what does the 'A' stand for?
AnswerAction
STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action and Result.
What is an applicant tracking system?
AnswerSoftware that collects and manages job applications
Applicant tracking systems store applications and help recruiters sort and follow candidates.
Expert level
Which psychologist named the 'halo effect', where one good trait colors an overall judgment?
AnswerEdward Thorndike
Edward Thorndike described the halo effect in 1920 after studying officers' ratings of soldiers.
For centuries, imperial China recruited government officials mainly through what?
AnswerCompetitive written examinations
The imperial examination system tested candidates on classic texts to select officials until 1905.
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