CARE 3 Topic 2.2 Cover Letter Quiz

What should be the length of my cover letter?

• 1 Page
• 2 Pages
• 3 Pages
• 1 paragraph of 160 words

What should I do if an advertisement ask me to state my current salary?

• Tell them the truth
• Add 10 – 20% more
• Don’t tell them
• Ask them why

What possible pitfalls should I be trying to avoid when writing my cover letter?

• Not including your own full contact details
• Repeating what is written in your résumé
• Failing to spot linguistic errors
• All of the above

It is a good idea to write a thank-you letter after an interview.

• Yes
• No

Should I inform my referees if I am asked to provide a reference?

• Yes
• No

How should I turn down an offer that I have accepted if I’ve got a better one?

• Just ignore them
• Reply with a request to increase the salary for you
• Reply officially and politely decline
• Reply by saying, “I don’t feel good joining your company”

If there anything I can do if I get turned down for a job?

• Ask them why and to give you another chance
• Tell them you will accept a lower salary
• Tell them I want to see their HR Manager
• Thank them for giving you a chance

Should I cc or bcc everyone I know in the company when I apply for the job so that they know?

• Yes
• No

Should I send my cover letter as an attachment?

• Yes
• No

How many job applicants do not bother sending a thank-you letter after an interview?

• 0.2
• 0.5
• 0.75
• 0.9