Questions 1-4 refer to the following guidelines.
MUSCLES Magazine Writer's Guidelines
From time to time, we need new, independent writers to add fresh voices for articles and stories to be published in Muscles Magazine. To be considered, contact Editor Rena Mubarek with your story idea. Please follow the guidelines below in preparing your submission:
1) Please be sure to include the names and qualifications of all your personal sources and why you chose them as experts for your story.
2) Please specify whether your story is to appear as a column or a feature, and which column you would prefer your story to appear in.
3) Please include your contact information and identify your preferable mode of communication. If return of your submission is desired, a self-addressed stamped envelope must be provided.
All submissions are carefully considered, and an emphasis on male fitness is a must. Although care will be taken, we assume no responsibility for lost submissions. Send your story idea to:
Rena Mubarek
3400 Irwin Road
Marshy Hills, CA 91823
Fax: 818-523-5435
1.
What is the purpose of the guidelines?
2.
Who are the guidelines most likely intended for?
3.
What is NOT a listed method of contacting Ms. Mubarek?
4.
Where would one most likely find these guidelines?
Questions 5-10 refer to the following letter.
May 15
To Whom It May Concern,
I spoke to a technical support agent from Shooter Cameras on May 14 regarding several difficulties that I've experienced recently with my camera. First, the viewfinder display is blurry and unreadable. Second, the built-in flash does not function when using the manual mode. Finally, the camera does not automatically rewind a finished roll of film.
I was instructed by the agent to send my camera to your facility for repairs by Shooter Cameras technicians. Enclosed, you will find my camera, the Shooter Shotpro 4.0 and a telephoto lens that came with the camera when I purchased it. My camera was purchased in April and is still covered by the warranty. I have included a copy of my receipt to verify my purchase date. Please feel free to contact me if you need any additional information.
Sincerely,
Quadira Abdul-Ali
7034 Sunset Street
Seaside, CA 90231
(405)543-9874
5.
Why is Ms. Abdul-Ali writing the letter?
6.
What is not a problem Ms. Abdul-Ali experienced with the camera?
7.
What repair action was taken that was NOT specifically requested?
8.
How long did it take to repair the camera after Ms. Abdul-Ali sent it?
9.
When did Ms. Abdul-Ali most likely write the letter?
Questions 11 -15 refer to the following statement.
Confidential Sales Candidate Screening
Sales Force Profile
Candidate: Amber Tillerman
Company: M. Bingerburg Group
Date: January 12
Hiring Recommendation: Hirable
The screening deals specifically with Ms. Tillerman's sales potential. This screening has determined that Amber has a natural aptitude for positions within the marketing profession. Generating short-term sales should be expected from Ms. Tillerman, and she will certainly yield results in a highly competitive market.
In the table below, we have included Ms. Tillerman's results which are based on a set of requirements, compiled from a list of your specifications and a directory of common industry guidelines.
RESULTS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STRENGHS WEAKNESSES
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Desire u V
Commitment u V
Enjoys Selling u V
Money Motivated V
Trainable u V
Skill set u V
Immediate Availability V
10.
What was the purpose of the screening test?
11.
When did Ms. Tillerman take the screening test?
12.
Why did Ms. Truman write the e-mail to Mr. Bingerburg?
13.
What will Mr. Bingerburg most likely do next?
14.
Which of Ms. Tillerman's weaknesses was NOT addressed in Ms. Truman's e-mail?
Questions 16-20 refer to the following letter.
Jerry Polanco
Development Specialist
National Organization for Education
4300 West 12th Street
Denver, CO 029344
July 23
Dear Mr. Polanco,
Alicia Jefferson suggested that I contact you about my interest in grant writing and fundraising. She said you are one of the best people to talk to in regard to careers in development.
I am leaving the Institute for Affordable Housing after seven years of experience in grant writing. Because of my positive experience, I would like to continue working with a nonprofit organization. Currently, I'm exploring the possibility of taking a position with the Coalition of Writers. However, before I venture further into the job market, I would like to benefit from the experience and knowledge of other professionals in the field who might advise me on other opportunities for someone with my qualifications. I have several questions which I believe you could help clarify. Perhaps we could meet briefly sometime during the next two weeks to discuss my career plans. I will call your office on Tuesday, July 31, to schedule a meeting time.
I look forward to discussing my plans with you.
Sincerely,
Maxine Fulton
15.
Why is Ms. Fulton writing to Mr. Polanco?
16.
What is Mr. Polanco's position?
17.
When will Mr. Polanco and Ms. Fulton most likely meet?
18.
Where did Ms. Fulton work previously?
19.
Who is Alicia Jefferson?
Questions 21-25 refer to the following letter.
Jack McIntire
3303 Mountaincrest Road
Holbrook, NH 56333
July 1
Dear Mr. McIntire,
I am writing to request your assistance in organizing a corporate outing at Rollers Amusement Park. We have visited the park for the past four years for our Intern Appreciation Party and have been pleased with your service. I hope that we can continue the tradition this year.
We plan on having the outing on Friday, August 7 and must be firm with this date because it is the last working day for our interns. This year, we will be treating twenty-two guests to a day at the park and would like to request catering service as well. I have reviewed your menu online and would like the Menu “E” Option (Hot Dogs/ Veggie Burgers/pies and cakes). We will only need three vegetarian plates.
Thank you in advance for your help. Please contact me at 312-634-6643 if you need any additional information regarding the outing.
Sincerely,
Kim Sterling
20.
Why is Ms. Sterling writing to Mr. McIntire?
21.
How long does Ms. Sterling have to return the contract in order to secure the reservation?
22.
What item on Menu “E” did Ms. Sterling NOT mention in her letter?
23.
Why does Ms. Sterling insist on having the outing on August 7?
24.
How much of a discount is Ms. Sterling's company eligible for?
