Cover Letter / Resume / Job Interview

You should use the first paragraph of a cover letter to describe your interest in the company.

• true
• false

Another term for a cover letter is a _____.

• letter of appreciation
• letter of preparation
• letter of application
• letter of anticipation

Listing your qualifications in the first paragraph of a cover letter is a good way to draw an employer's interest.

• true
• false

You should Thank the employer for considering you and include your contact information in the closing paragraph of your cover letter.

• true
• false

Which of the following should the closing paragraph of your cover letter NOT do?

• Request an interview at the employer's convenience
• Describe why you are interested in the company
• Inform the employer you will call for their reaction to your resume
• Refer the employer to the enclosed resume

Cover letters are equivalent to a personal sales pitch.

• true
• false

Cover letters can be the same for all prospective employers.

• true
• false

Cover letters should not list anything specific about the company.

• true
• false

Cover letters should accompany your resume.

• true
• false

Which of the following should NOT be listed in the résumé?

• Name
• Age
• Address
• Email Address