Cover Letters

Which of the following is a must when writing cover letters?

• Type.

• Plagiarize.

• Hand written.

• Use humor.

Cover letters are generally _____ page at most in length.

• Four
• Three
• Two
• One

The ___________ paragraph should create interest and explain why you are writing. It should state the type of position you are applying for.

• Closing
• Introduction
  
• Body
  

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When writing your cover letter, you should:

• Simply copy and paste the same letter over and over.
• Create an original letter for each job application.
• Copy and paste the first and last paragraphs, but tailor the rest to the employer.

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What must be included in a cover letter?

• Recipient information
• Return address
• Date
• All of the above

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True or False: A cover letter can be handwritten.

• True
• False

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Your cover letter should be addressed to:

• "To Whom it May Concern"
• The company's name
• A specific person (ex. Mr. Bean, Director of Marketing)
• The company's president

First section of a cover letter

• Date

• Header

• Employer's Contact Information

Salutation if know the person who is going to be reading the letter...

• Dear Mr. Brown

• Mr. Brown

• Dear Hiring Manager

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I believe that I have a lot to offer to your organization. I am keen to develop my professional skills and look forward to discussing my application with you at an interview. I have enclosed a copy of my resume for your consideration. I can be contacted at all times on the details provided above is a good closing paragraph

• True

• false

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