QUIZ 2 Cover Letter

What is the primary purpose of a cover letter when applying for a job?

• To provide your resume in a detailed format

• To accompany your resume and motivate the employer to schedule an interview

• To list all previous job experiences in chronological order

• To confirm the salary expectations

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According to the document, what should a cover letter be specific to?

• The applicant's educational background

• The position and employer one is applying to

• The general industry of employment

• The salary expectations

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What is advised to spend as much time reviewing and editing as you spend writing?

• A resume

• A business proposal

• A cover letter

• An email to a colleague

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a component of the cover letter checklist in the document?

• Ensuring the cover letter is error free

• Keeping the cover letter to one page

• Including a list of references

• Personalizing the cover letter to show interest in the position

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What should the first paragraph of a cover letter include?

• A detailed description of your previous job

• An introduction of yourself and how you learned of the job opening

• A list of your demands from the company

• A summary of the company's history

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According to the image, what should you do after reviewing the job description when writing a cover letter?

• Immediately call the company for an interview

• Discuss your ability to do the job

• Send the cover letter without proofreading

• Attach all your certificates

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What is recommended to include in the last paragraph of a cover letter?

• Your salary expectations

• A reiteration of your interest in the position and a thank you note

• Criticism of the current staff

• A detailed biography

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What is the primary purpose of the letter shown in the image?

• To apply for a job position

• To request information about public relations

• To apply for an internship in the Public Relations department

• To provide a personal introduction

How did the writer of the letter come to know about the internship opportunity?

• Through an online job posting

• Referred by Cindi Johnson from Delmont Hotel

• Through a university career service

• By visiting the company's office

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What skills does the writer emphasize as their strengths in the letter?

• Analytical and research skills

• Sports passion and strong writing skills

• Technical and programming skills

• Leadership and management skills