Basics of A Cover Letter

A cover letter can also be known as

• a resume or CV

• A CV sales letter

• a letter of application

Job applicants must send a cover letter ....... sending their resume.

• before

• when

• after

A cover letter should be

• clear and concise

• friendly and funny

• long and detailed

If a cover letter is badly written, most employers will ...... the applicant.

• forgive

• reject

• accept

Which date format is best for a cover letter?

• October 9, 2024

• 9/10/2024

• 9/10/24

Your name and address should be ...... of the cover letter.

• at the bottom

• in the middle

• at the top

Which aspect is NOT normally mentioned in a cover letter?

• the position

• your skills and experience

• the salary

A good cover letter should include how you will ...... the company.

• benefit

• charge

• ruin

Cover letters often begin with the applicants explaining how they

• began their education

• spend their free time

• found out about the job

A cover letter can summarize a key selling point, such as your

• work history

• relevant experience

• medical history