Cover Letter

What will a good cover letter get you? 

• a document to go with your CV 
• a job
• lots of praise 
• an interview

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Cover letters are generally _____ page at most in length.

• Four
• Three
• Two
• One

A cover letter serves to __________________

• Create a favourable first impression.
  
• Demonstrate your professionalism.
  
• Illustrate your communication skills.
  
• All of them
  

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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How many typos are permitted in a cover letter?

• 0
• 1-4
• 5-10
• 10+

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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

What is a cover letter?

• An outdated form of applying for a job

• Another name for a resume

• Used to introduce your self to the employer and draw interest to resume

• Has credentials for the applicant

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True or false; In your cover letter it is okay to sell yourself in an arrogant manner because it shows confidence

• True

• False

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