Mastering Job Application Letters

What is the correct format for a formal letter?

• Date, Sender's Address, Salutation, Body, Signature, Recipient's Address, Closing

• Sender's Address, Date, Recipient's Address, Salutation, Body, Closing, Signature

• Recipient's Address, Date, Sender's Address, Opening, Message, Conclusion, Name

• Sender's Name, Date, Recipient's Name, Greeting, Content, Farewell, Initials

Identify the key components of a job application letter.

• Resume, References, Work Experience

• Job Title, Salary Expectations, Availability

• Personal Statement, Hobbies, Education

• Header, Date, Employer's Contact Information, Salutation, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Closing

How should you address the recipient in a formal letter?

• Hello [First Name]

• To Whom It May Concern

• Dear [Title] [Last Name]

• Greetings [Title] [First Name]

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

• To provide a detailed work history.

• To summarize the applicant's qualifications.

• To list references and their contact information.

• To introduce the applicant and express interest in the position.

How can you effectively highlight your relevant skills in a job application letter?

• List all your hobbies without relevance to the job

• Focus solely on your education background

• Include unrelated personal achievements

• Identify key skills, match with your experiences, and provide specific examples.

What is the importance of tailoring your letter to the specific job?

• It guarantees you will get an interview.

• It allows you to use a generic template for all applications.

• It reduces the need for a cover letter altogether.

• It increases your chances of being noticed and considered for the job.

Which tense should you primarily use in a job application letter?

• Future tense for all experiences

• Present tense for current skills and experiences; past tense for previous roles.

• Present continuous tense for all roles

• Only past tense for current skills

What punctuation is necessary after the salutation in a formal letter?

• Colon (:) or Comma (,) depending on formality.

• Semicolon (;)

• Period (.)

• Exclamation mark (!)

How can you conclude a job application letter effectively?

• Ignore the reader's name and write a generic closing statement.

• Include irrelevant personal information about your hobbies.

• Thank the reader, express enthusiasm for the position, and indicate a desire for follow-up.

• Demand an immediate response regarding the application status.

What should you include in the closing of a formal letter?

• A summary of the letter's content

• A detailed explanation of your request

• A list of previous correspondences

• A courteous closing phrase, your signature, and printed name.