Cover Letters Test

What is a cover letter?

• Introduces you to the employer

• It is one page long

• Prepares readers for your resume

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

What part of a cover letter contains your contact information?

• Heading

• Introduction

• Body

• Closing

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

In what part of the cover letter would you ask for an interview?

• Heading

• Introduction

• Body

• Closing

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

In what paragraph should you say what position you are interested in?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

A cover letter is attached to a resume. True or False?

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

Cover letters are generally _____ page at most in length.

• Four
• Three
• Two
• One

The Cover Letter is created using which of the following formats?

• Modified Block Style
• Block Style
• APA Format
• MLA Format

What punctuation should you use after the salutation of a business letter in mixed punctuation style?

• ,

• :

• ;

• !@

What is wrong with the following cover letter sample (You may select multiple answers):

To whom it may concern:

I read your ad for the assistant position and would like to apply. As my resume shows you, I have a lot of great experience that you can use. And, IMHO, this job is exactly what I want!!!

Please review my resume and call me soon to schedule an interview. I am so eager to meet you. Hope to CU soon!!!

Sincerely, Debbie Jobhunter

• Salutation is too generic.

• Texting Lingo.

• Spelling Errors.

• Too many exclamation marks.

• Boring, doesn't catch the attention of the hiring manager.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

What is a cover letter?

• An outdated form of applying for a job

• Another name for a resume

• Used to introduce your self to the employer and draw interest to resume

• Has credentials for the applicant

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.3