Cover Letter

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

• To repeat all 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

What is a cover letter?

• An outdated form of applying for a job

• Another name for a resume

• Used to introduce yourself to the employer and draw interest to resume

• Has credentials for the applicant

Which of the following is necessary for a successful cover letter?

• Opening, body and closing paragraph

• Addressing the letter to a specific individual or department

• Connecting your skills to the ones profiled in the job advertisement

• All of the above

What is wrong with the following cover letter sample (You may select multiple answers):

To whom it may concern:

I read your ad for the assistant position and would like to apply. As my resume show you, i have a lot of great experience that you can use. And, IMHO, this job is exactly what I want!!!

• Salutation is too generic.

• Texting Lingo.

• Spelling Errors.

• Too many exclamation marks.

• Boring, doesn't catch the attention of the hiring manager.

What goes in paragraph two?

• Your address

• What you will bring to the position

• Your qualifications

• Your references

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

• True

• False

At the end of a cover letter be sure to

• say why you are writing

• short and to the point

• introduce yourself

• thank the reader for their time and consideration

What is the last thing you put on a cover letter?

• Your signature

• Just your name

• Any action verb

• The date

Date Format ....

• 8/19/2020

• Thursday, August 19, 2020

• August 19, 2020

Your contact information

• Email address

• Name, Address, Telephone Number, Email

• City, State Zip Code

• Name, Address