COVER LETTER

What is the document to be sent along with a resume when you are applying for a job?

• Job advertisement

• Memo

• Cover letter

• Informal letter

What should you include in the cover letter?

• Your contact details (name, email, telephone number)

• The company's name

• Why you’re suitable for the job

• Why you quit your previous job

Why is a cover letter important?

• The employer will learn more about your personality.

• The employer will learn what you actually want from the job.

• Will help the employer to gain insight as to why you’re applying for the job

• All of the above.

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CCSS.W.9-10.2

Cover letter are generally ____ page in length.

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What are two things you should write in the first paragraph of a cover letter?

• Your job history.

• The position that you are applying for.

• Your skills and abilities.

• Where you learn about the position that you are applying for.

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CCSS.W.9-10.2A

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What should be the opening paragraph of a cover letter?

• I'm good at...

• The reason why i quit my job is...

• Give me the job.

• I would like to apply for the position of ...

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

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In which part of the cover letter would you ask for an opportunity for an interview?

• Heading

• Introduction

• Closing

• Body

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CCSS.W.9-10.1E

Your concluding paragraph should include all the following except;

• Why you are a good fit for the organization

• Your skills and educational qualifications

• Your availability for an interview

• Expressed gratitude for addressee's time

All the following are "Do's" for writing cover letters except

• Rehashing what's already in your resume

• Checking for spelling errors

• Keeping it simple and short

• Write using big or long words.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

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CCSS.W.9-10.4

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What should be the last thing on your Cover Letter?

• A "thank you" paragraph

• Signature

• Your typed name

• "Yours sincerely / faithfully" phrase

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