Cover Letter Writing

What are the components of a cover letter?

• Sender's contact information, recipient's contact information, salutation, introduction, body paragraph(s), closing, signature, postscript

• Recipient's contact information, salutation, body paragraph(s), closing, signature

• Sender's name, recipient's name, date, introduction, conclusion, signature

• Sender's contact information, recipient's contact information, salutation, introduction, body paragraph(s), closing, signature

What should be the length of a cover letter?

• one page

• half a page

• three pages

• two pages

Which component of a cover letter highlights your relevant skills and experiences?

• Skills and Experience

• References

• Education and Qualifications

• Personal Interests

What is the purpose of a cover letter?

• The purpose of a cover letter is to list your personal hobbies and interests.

• The purpose of a cover letter is to request an interview for the job.

• The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself and explain why you are the best fit for the job.

• The purpose of a cover letter is to provide a summary of your work experience.

Which paragraph of a cover letter shows that the candidate know something about the organization he/she wants to work for?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

Which paragraph of a cover letter describe practical work experiences?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

Which paragraph of a cover letter says when the candidate could be interviewed?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

Which paragraph of a cover letter says how the candidate heard about the job and state his/her interest in it?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4