Cover Letter Writing Quiz

What did a survey by ResumeGo find about the effectiveness of cover letters?

• Cover letters had a 31% lower callback rate

• Cover letters had a 53% lower interview rate

• Cover letters had no impact on job applications

• 87% of hiring professionals read cover letters

According to Dorie Clark, why are cover letters critical?

• To explain your qualifications

• To highlight your education

• To showcase your writing skills

• To demonstrate your creativity

What is the purpose of the first paragraph in a cover letter?

• To list your previous job experiences

• To explain why you are interested in the job

• To provide references

• To request an interview

What should you do while writing a cover letter for an entry-level position?

• Exaggerate your experience

• Familiarize yourself with the employer's values

• Focus on unrelated skills

• Avoid mentioning your enthusiasm

What is the goal of a cover letter in relation to the job description?

• To explain how your experience fulfills the job duties

• To request a higher salary

• To list your personal achievements

• To criticize the job requirements

What should you do if you can't find the name of the person hiring?

• Use a generic title like 'Dear Hiring Manager'

• Avoid addressing the cover letter to anyone

• Use the person's first and last name

• Use 'To Whom it May Concern' as a greeting

What is the recommended approach for addressing the cover letter to the hiring manager?

• Use the person's first and last name

• Use 'Dear Mr./Ms. [insert surname]'

• Use 'Dear Hiring Manager'

• Use 'To Whom it May Concern'

What should you do with the job posting and company's mission statement while writing a cover letter?

• Use them as a template for the cover letter

• Memorize them before writing the cover letter

• Ignore them completely

• Keep them open in separate tabs for easy reference

What is the purpose of the middle section of a cover letter?

• To request an interview

• To explain who you are and why you are interested in the job

• To list your previous job experiences

• To prove that you are qualified for the position

What is the recommended structure for a cover letter?

• First paragraph: Explain who you are and why you are interested in the job, Middle section: Prove that you are qualified, Final section: Bring home why you are a good fit

• First paragraph: Provide references, Middle section: Request a higher salary, Final section: Explain who you are and why you are interested in the job

• First paragraph: List your personal achievements, Middle section: Explain why you are interested in the job, Final section: Request an interview

• First paragraph: Request an interview, Middle section: List your previous job experiences, Final section: Explain who you are and why you are interested in the job