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Questions below refer to the following advertisement and e-mail.

 

Job Posting #A9872 JUNIOR CIVIL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER WANTED

Company:         SuperCAD International

Location:          Portland, ME 04101

Job Type:         Temporary

Classification:   Full Time

Salary Range:   $25,000 - 30,000

 

We currently have an opening for a JUNIOR-LEVEL CIVIL ENGINEER. Suitable candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and experience with structural steel. Starting with a six-month contract, leading to permanent, full-time position. Experience is a plus, but not a must. Apply for this job at www.jobseekers.com/posting_A9872/apply. Call SuperCAD HR Manager Chris Galliano at 800-542-8347 x205 for location and details.

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To: apply@jobseekers.com

From: pauldafoe@huntercommunication.com

Re: Job Posting A9872

Attachment: pauldafoeresume.doc (43 KB)

 

Dear Mr. Galliano,

I am writing in response to the job posting on www.jobseekers.com, regarding an available position at your firm as a junior civil engineer. I am interested in being considered for this position, as it is very much in line with my present career objectives. I also feel that I have sufficient credentials to warrant your serious consideration.

As you will be able to judge for yourself by referring to the attached copy of my resume, I have ample experience in the engineering industry to meet the requirements of the job and to enable me to succeed as a member of your team. Please allow me to highlight the following:

 

EDUCATION

M.S. Structural Engineering and Structural Mechanics, University of California, Berkeley B.S. Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis (Highest Honors)

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1998-2004 Junior Civil Engineer with Karl Kennedy & Associates, Inc.

Provided civil engineering, structural engineering, consulting, failure analysis, forensic engineering, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients.

If it appears that my qualifications meet your current needs, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss employment possibilities in more detail.

Should you require any additional information, or if you would like to meet with me for an interview, please do not hesitate to contact me at (426) 630-4483.

Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.

 

Sincerely,

Paul Dafoe


1. What type of job is being advertised?
A. A full-time, permanent position
B. A part-time, permanent position
C. A part-time, contract-based position
D. A full-time, contract-based position
Explain:


2. What are applicants asked to do?
A. Post their resume on the jobseekers site
B. Visit the SuperCAD International website
C. Send their resume directly to Chris Galliano
D. Phone jobseekers.com for more details
Explain:


3. How much experience is required to apply for this job?
A. None
B. Four years
C. One year
D. Six months
Explain:


4. What is Mr. Dafoe′s purpose in writing this e- mail?
A. To request a meeting with HR
B. To ask about the company's history
C. To find out more information about the position
D. To see if they would like to see his resume
Explain:


5. What qualifications for this job does Paul Dafoe NOT have?
A. A bachelor's degree
B. Some work experience
C. Experience with structural steel
D. Civil Engineering background
Explain:
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