Chapter 1 Review

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• An outdated form of applying for a job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

What does a good cover letter have?

• A clear purpose that shows why you are writing it

• Includes irrelevant info about the writer

• Has inconsistent formatting

• Has a few grammar errors

In your cover letter it is okay to sell yourself in an arrogant manner because it shows confidence.

• Truee

• False

At the end of a cover letter be sure to

• say why you are writing

• introduce yourself

• short and to the point

• thank the reader for their time and consideration

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

• Your signature

• Any action verb

• Just your name

• The date

When writing a professional letter, what is the proper way the date should appear?

• 4/19/2021

• April 19, 2021

• Thursday, April 19, 2021

• 4.19.21

Your contact information consists of

• Email address

• City, State, Zip Code

• Name, Address, Telephone Number, Email

• Name and address

If you know the name of the person who is going to be reading the cover letter, the proper salutation would be

• Dear Mr. Brown

• Dear Hiring Manager

• Mr. Brown

• To Whom It May Concern

Personal information (such as age, race, marital status) should never be included on resumes.

• True

• False

The purpose of a resume is to . . .

• Establish a candidate's qualifications for a position in order to secure an interview.

• Establish a candidate's qualifications for a position in order to eliminate the competition.

• Establish a candidate's qualifications for a position in order to secure employment.

• Demonstrate your prior work experiences.