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1.4.14 14. The Changes in Job-hunting

14. The Changes in Job-hunting

1.Nowadays a demand for this specialized type of service has been created because______.

A)there are so many top – level jobs available

B)there are so many people out of work

C)there is a lack of jobs available for artistic people

D)the job history is considered to be a work of art

2.The new type of advertisement which is appearing in newspaper columns______.

A)divides available jobs into various types

B)informs job hunters of the opportunities available

C)promises useful advice to those looking for employment

D)informs employers that people are available for work

3.Later, as one went on to apply for more important jobs , one was advised to conclude in the letter______.

A)something that would attract attention to one’s application

B)a lie that one could easily get away with telling

C)a personal opinion about he organization one was trying to join

D)something that would offend the person reading it

4.In the past it was expected that first – job hunters would______.

A)have to qualifications other than being able to read and write

B) write an initial letter giving their life history

C) pass some exams before applying for a job

D)keep any detailed information until they obtained an interview

5.The job history has become such as important document because______.

A)there has been an increase in the number of applicants with degrees

B)Jobs are becoming much more complicated nowadays

C)there has been an increase in the number of jobs advertised

D)the other processes of applying for jobs are more complicated