WorksheetsCover Letter for a Job Application
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the purpose of a cover letter for a job application?
To introduce you to a potential employer
To provide a list of references
To submit your resume
To negotiate salary
A cover letter for a job application is a concise document that presents an applicant’s employment history, professional competencies, and personal motivation for seeking a position.
True
False
Select the correct example of a salutation for a cover letter:
Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr./Sir/Maam
Hello Friend
To Whom It May Concern
Dear Hiring Manager
The body of the letter is the section where you write the main content of your cover letter for a job application.
True
False
Which paragraph of the body of a cover letter should you use to identify the job, indicate how you heard about it, and summarize your qualifications?
A) 1st MAIN PARAGRAPH
B) 2nd MAIN PARAGRAPH
C) 3rd PARAGRAPH
Which of the following is an appropriate complimentary close for a cover letter?
Yours truly
Sincerely
Best regards
Cheers
The signature in a cover letter should be written in black or blue ink.
True
False
According to the cover letter tips, what should you do every time you write a cover letter?
Write it once and send it immediately
Draft it, ponder it, cut out unnecessary words, rephrase it, correct the spelling, and check grammar and punctuation
Only check the spelling
Ignore grammar and punctuation
According to the cover letter tips, what should you do if you have time before printing out the final version of your cover letter?
Print it immediately
Set it aside for a day and review it to ensure you sound qualified, eager, and interesting
Send it without checking
Only check the formatting
