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The 3 main paragraphs
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
Order of cover letter
Types of cover letters and the look
Other
100
What should the first paragraph in a cover letter include?
Why you are writing
100
It is the first point of____________between you and the employer
interaction
100
What is the last part of a cover letter?
your name, signature, and enclosure
100
Explain what an application cover letter is
a response to a job opening
100

Name 5 tips to use when writing a cover letter

keep one page be enthusiastic be simple and clear review the cover letter use correct type of cover letter

200
What should the second paragraph in a cover letter include?
What you have to offer
200
True or False: A cover letter acts as a supplement to the resume with more detailed information
True
200
Name what the body paragraphs should include
1st-why you are writing 2nd-what you have to offer 3rd-conclusion and follow up
200
what type of font and size should be used when writing a cover letter?
Arial or Times New Roman and 10-12
200

Does it matter if the resume and cover letter are in the same format

Yes!! resume and cover letter should always be in the same format to show you can pay attention to detail

300
How many sentences should be included in the first paragraph?
only 2-3 sentences
300
A cover letter is a letter of ______________.
Introduction
300
Give an example of a saluation and where it should go
Dear Mr, Ms. ,or Mrs. Doe or to whom it may concern should go after address of employer, but before the body paragraphs
300
Margins should be between_____and _____inches
1- 1.5 inches
300

What came first the chicken or the egg?

Who knows?

400
What is the point of the third paragraph
It is the concluding paragraph. It includes how one will follow up with employer.
400
It should: A. Provide a sense of who you are B. List qualifications C. List experiences D. All of the above
D- All of the above
400
What is included in a heading?
your information: address, name, date
400
Explain what a prospecting cover letter is
Inquiry to possible positions
400

How should a person describe his or her skills?

Describe your skills as they relate to the job

500
What can be demonstrated in the second paragraph?
Qualifications, skills, and related experience
500
A cover letter should _____________ the reader to look at your resume and other documents
convince
500
Where can you find the address of the employer on a cover letter? (between what and what?)
Between the heading and salutation
500
Explain what a networking letter is.
It requests information and assistance in your job search
500

Should the cover letter repeat what is in the resume?

Never! the cover letter should go into more detail.