Job Application Letter Quiz

What is the purpose of a job application letter or cover letter?

• To provide a detailed list of job experiences

• To request for a job interview

• To inquire about the company's financial status

• To state your intention to work in a particular organization

What should be enclosed every time you send your resume?

• A job application letter

• A list of references

• A copy of your academic certificates

• A detailed report of your work experiences

What is the difference between a resume and a curriculum vitae?

• A resume is a general term, while a curriculum vitae is a detailed type of resume

• A resume is only used for academic positions, while a curriculum vitae is for corporate jobs

• A resume is longer than a curriculum vitae

• A resume is used for part-time jobs, while a curriculum vitae is for full-time positions

Where is the date placed in a job application letter?

• Between the letterhead and the inside address

• Below the signature block

• At the end of the letter

• At the beginning of the letter

What does the attention line in a letter indicate?

• The writer wishes to address the whole company but wants to bring it to the attention of a particular person

• The writer's job title

• The writer's email address

• The writer's contact information

What is the purpose of the body of an application letter?

• To list down all the company's achievements

• To provide the date and inside address

• To present work experience, academic qualifications, and personal qualities

• To request for a job offer

What should you avoid in a job application letter?

• Mentioning opinions about yourself

• Addressing the letter to a specific person

• Repeating the contents of your resume

• Generic phrases like 'Enclosed is my resume'

What should you focus on in a job application letter?

• Your childhood memories

• Your favorite movies

• What you can do for the company

• Your personal hobbies

What should you avoid in the conclusion of a job application letter?

• Begging for the job

• Expressing an expectation of a positive response

• Thanking the employer

• Indicating your interest for an interview

What is the active voice?

• A writing style where the subject of the sentence performs the action

• A writing style with passive verbs

• A writing style with long and complex sentences

• A writing style where the subject of the sentence receives the action