Writing Cover Letters

What is a very important tip you should do before submitting your cover letter?

• Beat box
  
• Have someone else read it
  
• Make it all bold
  
• None of these
  

Cover letters are generally _____ page at most in length.

• Four
• Three
• Two
• One

A cover letter serves to __________________

• Create a favourable first impression.
  
• Demonstrate your professionalism.
  
• Illustrate your communication skills.
  
• All of them
  

The ___________ paragraph should create interest and explain why you are writing. It should state the type of position you are applying for.

• Closing
• Introduction
  
• Body
  

When writing your cover letter, you should:

• Simply copy and paste the same letter over and over.
• Create an original letter for each job application.
• Copy and paste the first and last paragraphs, but tailor the rest to the employer.

What must be included in a cover letter?

• Recipient information
• Return address
• Date
• All of the above

Your concluding paragraph should include all the following except

• Why you are a good fit for the organisation

• Your availability for an interview

• Your skills and educational qualifications

• Expressed gratitude for addressee's time

What is a cover letter?

• Introduces you to the employer

• It is one page long

• Prepares readers for your resume

• All of the above

What are the parts to a cover letter?

• Heading

• Introduction

• Body

• Closing

• All of the above are parts to a cover letter

What part of a cover letter contains your contact information?

• Heading

• Introduction

• Body

• Closing