Technical Writing: Career & Scholarship Writing

Which cover letter salutation would be best?

• Dear Sir or Madam

• To Whom it May Concern

• Dear (Insert name of hiring manager)

• None of these.

What is the purpose of a cover letter? You may select multiple.

• To repeat all of the details of your resume.

• To motivate the reader to interview you.

• To leave a good first impression.

• To demonstrate your interest in a company.

• None of these.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Its okay to include all work experiences in your cover letter

• True

• False

The 1st paragraph of your cover letter should include:

• Who you are, all previous work experiences, job title/ID number

• Who you are, how you found the job, inquiries for a possible interview, position you are applying for

• Who you are, position you are applying for, how you found the job, the job title/ID number

• The job you are applying for, your nationality, Your accomplishments

What type of information should you include on a resume?

• Your social security number
• Your family information
• Your job skills and history
• Your family tree

What is the first thing listed on your resume?

• Personal information
• Education
• Work experience
• Awards and honors

If you do not have work experience, what should you include in your resume?

• Nothing else. 
• Make up some experience.
• List related accomplishments, GPA
• Use your friend's work experience.

Reverse chronological order means when listing your 

• work experience, starting with the most recent job first
• your accomplishments
• your GPA and classes

Students should always include their GPA on their resume.

• False
• True

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

Resumes and cover letters should have completely different examples and information.

• True
• False