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WorksheetsCover Letter to Get THAT job!
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the function of a Cover Letter?
To highlight your strengths that will benefit the company
To introduce your resume
To obtain an interview
All of the above
What is solicited cover letter?
A cover letter that is written because you are interested to join the company although the job is not advertised.
A cover letter that is written as a response to a vacancy that is advertised.
What is considered as a good length in a cover letter?
One paragraph
Two paragraphs
Three paragraphs
Choose THREE primary parts that that should be written in a cover letter.
Introduce yourself and your interests in the job
Include a Call to Action
Discuss your achievements and qualifications
Restate what is written in your resume
What is the MAIN IDEA of Paragraph 1 in a cover letter?
Restate what is written in your resume
Discuss your achievements and qualifications
Introduce yourself and your interest in the job
Include a Call to Action
Choose THREE items that should be written in Paragraph 1 of a cover letter
State who you are
State the position you are applying to and your interest in it
State where and how you found the opening
Remind the reader that you included your resume
What is the MAIN IDEA of Paragraph 2 in a cover letter?
Discuss your achievements and qualifications
Include a Call to Action
Restate what is written your resume
All of the above
What should NOT be included in Paragraph 2 of a cover letter?
Discuss your qualifications and achievements
Mention measurable achievements in your career
Repeat the information stated in your resume
Try to bring your resume to life by using compelling language
Paragraph 3 is to include 'A Call to Action' in a cover letter. Below is the meaning of 'A Call to Action'.
Say that you are a good fit based on your qualifications
Ask them to give you a call and schedule an interview
Thank them for taking the time to consider you
All of the above
A cover letter that is too long (i.e. 2 pages) is undesirable because...
the employee will tend to ramble unnecessary points.
the employee will tend to make more grammatical errors.
the employer usually have less than a minute to read your letter
