Writing a Cover Letter

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English
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9th Grade - University
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Medium
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Angie Smoulder
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12 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these statements is true about the purpose of a cover letter?
to ask to be considered for a specific job
to motivate the reader to interview you
to demonstrate your interest in a company
to make a good first impression
to discuss what you have to offer to a company
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A cover letter is read before a resume.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Your cover letter should go into great detail about your job history and accomplishments.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Your cover letter should use a casual tone.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What information should you gather when researching a company in preparation for writing your cover letter? Make a list.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
There are three parts of a cover letter. What are they?
Skill Review
Call to Action
Job History
Interest and Desire
Attention
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what part of your cover letter should you request an interview?
introductory paragraph
body paragraphs
closing paragraph
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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