Unit 2 Task 14 (cover message intro)

Resumes catalog fact; cover messages persuade and deliver context.

• True

• False

A cover message shows your...

• interest in the position and company

• career plan

• suitability for the job

• understanding of the company

You should summarise your resume in your cover message.

• True

• False

In your cover message, you can highlight and elaborate on traits you did not mention in your resume.

• True

• False

"I believe I am the perfect candidate for this position." Is a good statement in a cover message.

• True

• False

If you are overqualified for the position, you should not mention it in your cover message.

• True

• False

You should use a template to write your cover message because a template gives you a formal, standard tone.

• True

• False