Parts of a Cover Letter

Which is NOT included in the letterhead?

• Date of Application

• Name of Applicant

• Email Address of Applicant

• Home Address of Applicant

Which is NOT included in the Addressee?

• Position of Applicant

• Name of Recipient

• Address of the Institution (where the applicant is applying)

• Position of the Recipient

Which is an appropriate formal close for an applicant?

• Greetings!

• Good day!

• Sincerely

• Best

"Dear _____" is inappropriate for applicants to use in their cover letter.

• True, "Dear" is only used when writing family and friends.

• True, "Dear" is informal.

• False, "Dear" is a neutral and formal salutation.

• False, "Dear" means "Hello."

In the Salutation, applicants should use Ms. or Mr followed by the applicant's name.

• True.

• False.

• It's optional.

• It's neither true nor false.

Which is a professional email address for an applicant named Juan dela Cruz?

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

It is important to write the educational background of the applicant in the body of the cover letter.

• True.

• False.

• It is optional.

• It is neither true nor false.

There is no need to write the contact details again in the body paragraphs because these information can be found in the letterhead.

• True

• False

• It is optional.

• It is neither true nor false.

Which is NOT appropriate to write in the body paragraphs of a cover letter?

• I finished my bachelor's degree at National University.

• Based on my research, your institution prides itself on employees who are satisfied with and efficient in their work.

• As an undergraduate student, I have always been fascinated with science.

• Please contact me and hire me even though I do not have experience.

What is missing in this addressee?

Juan dela Cruz

Mind Museum

1234 Quezon St., BGC, Taguig

• Date of Application

• Contact Details of Applicant

• Position of the Recipient

• Contact Details of the Recipient