Cover Letter

1. What is the first section of a cover letter called?

• Introduction

• Salutation

• Header

• Closing

Which part of the cover letter includes the recipient’s name, job title, and company address? (type your answer)

What is the purpose of the salutation in a cover letter?

• To introduce yourself

• To address the hiring manager or recipient

• To describe your qualifications

• To sign off professionally

What is the main goal of the closing paragraph in a cover letter?

• To restate interest and desire for an interview

• To introduce your skills and experiences

• To list references from previous jobs

• To provide personal details unrelated to the job

Where do you highlight your skills, experiences, and achievements in a cover letter?

• Heading

• Salutation

• Body Paragraph(s)

• Closing

Which sentence has incorrect tense consistency?

• I manage projects and led a team.

• I managed projects and led a team.

• I manage projects and lead a team.

• I have managed projects and have led a team.

Identify the incorrect sentence.

• I write reports and present findings.

• I have written reports and have presented findings.

• I wrote reports and presented findings.

• I write reports and presented findings.

What is an appropriate way to close a cover letter?

• See you soon!

• Sincerely," followed by your name.

• Best wishes, hope to hear from you!

• Have a great day!

Which part of the letter that contains the previous work experiences? (type your answer)

Which title is used if you are not sure if the woman you are writing to is married or not?

• Miss

• Mrs.

• Ms.

• Mr.