WorksheetsCover Letter
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is a cover letter?
Prepares readers for your resume
It is one page long
Introduces you to the employer
All of the above
What part of a cover letter contains your contact information?
Body
Introduction
Closing
Heading
What part of the cover letter contains the greeting?
Heading
Closing
Body
Introduction
What part of the cover letter contains the qualifications you want to highlight?
Body
Closing
Introduction
Heading
In what part of the cover letter would you ask for an interview?
Body
Heading
Introduction
Closing
To proofread your cover letter you should...
Give it to another person to help you with proofreading
Wait a few hours after writing the letter
Read the letter
Use a writing assistant like Quillbot
All of the above
In what paragraph should you say what position you are interested in?
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
What paragraph explains the skills and experiences you have that would make you successful in a job?
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
A cover letter is attached to a resume. True or False?
True
False
A cover letter should state: 1.) Why you are writing it 2.) What you have to offer, and 3.) How you will follow up. True or False?
False
True
You should not use the same cover letter for different job application.
True
False
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.
Find one on the Internet and copy it word for word.
Your cover letter should be addressed to:
The company's name
"To Whom it May Concern"
The company's president
A specific person
What would happen if I have spelling mistakes in my letter?
I will try not to make any
The employer is unlikely to invite you for interview
Nothing
I don't have a dictionary
Your last paragraph should thank the reader and ask them to _________.
contact you to meet in person
accept salary terms
Your concluding paragraph should include all the following except
Your skills and educational qualifications
Why you are a good fit for the organisation
Your availability for an interview
Expressed gratitude for addressee's time
All the following are "DOs" for writing cover letters EXCEPT
Repeating everything in your resume
Checking for spelling errors
Keeping it simple and short
Create a strong and positive impression
How many pages should your cover letter be?
1
2
3
As many as you want
Cover letters should be written in
formal language
informal language
How many mistakes are allowed in a cover letter?
0
1
2
Unlimited
What does a good cover letter have?
Visually appropriate and appealing
A clear purpose that shows why you are writing it
Includes relevant info about the writer
all of the above
The ___________ paragraph should create interest and explain why you are writing. It should state the type of position you are applying for.
Introduction
Closing
Body
Opening
What should be the last thing on your Cover Letter?
Signature
Your typed name
Closing
A "thank you" paragraph
