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Why write a cover letter?
Introduce you to a potential employer
Explain why you applying for the job
As a professional courtesy
It is part of the screening process
All of the above
Effective cover letter tips include:
A) Find the name of the appropriate person
B) Ask your friend what you should write
C) Present yourself as a solution to the employer’s problem
D) Answers a and b
E) Answers a and c
What are ways to grab the attention of your reader?
A referral that recommended you apply for the job
Demonstrate your subject matter expertise
What you admire about the organization
Insight into what trends are occurring within the industry
All of the above
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A cover letter outline consists of the following in sequence:
Opening Module, Summary of Qualifications, Closing Module
Opening Module, Skills Summary Module, Closing Module
Heading, Summary of Skills, References, Closing
Opening, Summary, Grab Attention, Thank You
None of the above
What are the three formats you can choose from as a way to write your cover letter?
Chronological, Combo/Functional, Value Based
Traditional, Infographic, T-Format
Bullet, Table Format, Summary
T-Format, Bullet, Paragraph
All of the above
What type of cover letter is good to use for the ATS (Applicant Tracking System)?
The T-Format using tables
Infographic style
The Paragraph format
A handwritten letter
All of the above
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What is the purpose of the closing module?
Ask for what you would like and express appreciation
Summarize why they should hire you
Provide references and their contact information
None of the above
All of the above
What are three things you should always do in a cover letter?
Keep font and size consistent
Follow directions provided in the job posting
Proofread the entire letter
Speak in the first person
All of the above
What should you never do on a cover letter?
Staple it to your resume
Let your personality shine through
Use action words to show accomplishments
Reuse the same cover letter for every job
All of the above
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