Formulas for Career Success: Cover Letters Test

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First and Last Name

Which of the following is the only time you might NOT need a cover letter?

• When you are submitting your résumé in person at a networking event
• When you are submitting your résumé in response to a newspaper ad

A cover letter should typically be how long?

• Half of a page
• One page

Which of the following is the main function of the second paragraph of a cover letter?

• To make yourself desirable
• To praise and flatter the reader

When formatting a cover letter, what should be at the top of the page?

• The date
• A salutation

Which of the following is the most preferred way to address the recipient of a cover letter?

• Dear Hiring Manager
• Dear Dr. Johns

Which of the following is the recommended font size to use for a cover letter?

• 10 or 12 point
• 8 point

Which of the following is a professional closing for a cover letter?

• Love
• Sincerely

Which of the following will cause a hiring manager to NOT look at your résumé?

• Spelling and grammar mistakes in the cover letter
• Direct language