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Cover Letters

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What will a good cover letter get you? 
a)
a document to go with your CV 
b)
a job
c)
lots of praise 
d)
an interview
2.
What is a very important tip you should do before submitting your cover letter?
a)
Beat box
b)
Have someone else read it
c)
Make it all bold
d)
None of these
3.
Cover letters are generally _____ page at most in length.
a)
Four
b)
Three
c)
Two
d)
One
4.
A cover letter serves to __________________
a)
Create a favourable first impression.
b)
Demonstrate your professionalism.
c)
Illustrate your communication skills.
d)
All of them
5.
The ___________ paragraph should create interest and explain why you are writing. It should state the type of position you are applying for.
a)
Closing
b)
Introduction
c)
Body
6.
When writing your cover letter, you should:
a)
Simply copy and paste the same letter over and over.
b)
Create an original letter for each job application.
c)
Copy and paste the first and last paragraphs, but tailor the rest to the employer.
7.
What must be included in a cover letter?
a)
Recipient information
b)
Return address
c)
Date
d)
All of the above
8.
How many typos are permitted in a cover letter?
a)
0
b)
1-4
c)
5-10
d)
10+
9.
True or False: A cover letter can be handwritten.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Your cover letter should be addressed to:
a)
"To Whom it May Concern"
b)
The company's name
c)
A specific person (ex. Mr. Bean, Director of Marketing)
d)
The company's president