Cover Letter Quiz

What is another name for a cover letter?

• Letter of recommendation

• Letter of application

• Letter of intent

• Letter of inquiry

What is the primary purpose of a cover letter?

• To provide a detailed work history

• To make a first impression on employers

• To list references

• To describe personal hobbies

A cover letter should include (a)   .

• Date, prospective employer’s name a
• Date, list of references, three to
• Date, prospective employer’s name a
• Date, prospective employer’s name a

Match the following addresses with their appropriate addressees.

• Direct application for a job

• To whom it may concern

• General inquiries or unknown recipient

• To the hiring manager

• Department-specific inquiries

• To the human resources department

• Formal business correspondence

• To the specific employer in business letter format

What is a cover letter equivalent to?

• A personal sales pitch

• A detailed resume

• A list of references

• A job application form

What is the purpose of the first paragraph in a job application letter?

• To describe the applicant's qualifications

• To explain the reason for writing and the position for which the applicant is applying

• To list the applicant's previous job experiences

• To provide references

Which of the following is NOT a way to draw the employer's interest in the first paragraph?

• Praising the company

• Mentioning a mutual contact

• Referencing the placement of the job posting

• Listing your qualifications

What should be included in the middle paragraphs of a job application letter?

• The reason for writing and the position applied for

• How you can meet an employer’s particular needs using two to three qualifications

• Praising the company

• Referencing the placement of the job posting

In the example provided, what did the applicant read that interested them in the part-time position?

• A job posting on a website

• An article in The Quarter Horse Journal®

• A recommendation from a friend

• A company brochure

What experience did the applicant mention in the middle paragraph example?

• Working as a manager in a retail store

• Working in the boot industry as a cashier and customer service representative

• Working as a sales associate in a clothing store

• Working as a marketing intern