Cover letters

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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What is a very important tip you should do before submitting your cover letter?

• Beat box
  
• Have someone else read it
  
• Make it all bold
  
• None of these
  

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

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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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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

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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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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

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CCSS.RI.6.3

What must be included in a cover letter?

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

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CCSS.RI.4.3

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How many mistakes are permitted in a cover letter?

• 0

• 1-4

• 5-10

• 10+

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 would you end your letter with if you started with Dear Mr Smith

• yours faithfully

• yours sincerley

• Yours Faithfully

• Yours sincerely