Cover Letter Basics
Structure & Format
Do's & Don'ts
Real-Life Scenarios
Mystery?
100

What is the purpose of a cover letter?

What is explaining why you're interested and a good fit for the job?

100

What is at the top of a cover letter?

What is your contact information?

100

Should you use slang in a cover letter?

What is no?

100

You’re applying for a job at a bookstore. What should you mention in your letter?

What is a love for reading?

100

Name the professional athlete who's nicknamed “King James.”

Who is LeBron James?

200

True or False: A cover letter is the same as a resume.

What is false?

200

What should you include in the opening paragraph?

What is the name of the position you're applying for and why?

200

True or False: Your cover letter should be more than one page?

What is false?

200

You misspelled the manager’s name. What should you have done?

What is proof read OR ask someone to double check?

200

Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?

What is France(Paris)?

300

Should you use complete sentences in a cover letter?

What is yes?

300

What should you always do before sending your cover letter?

What is proofreading or checking for errors?

300

What is one important thing you should focus on in a cover letter.

What is standing out from other candidates?

300

You helped plan a school fundraiser. What skill does this show?

What is organization or leadership?

300

Who starred as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games?

Who is Jennifer Lawrence?

400

What is a document that usually goes along with a cover letter when applying for jobs?

What is a resume?

400

What is the final part of a cover letter called?

What is the closing or conclusion?

400

Is it okay to use the same cover letter for every job?

What is no? You should customize it

400

What phrase should you include at the end of any cover letter?

What is "Thank you for your time and consideration"?

400

How many continents are there on Earth?

What is 7?

500

Who should a cover letter be addressed to (if no name is given)?

What is the hiring manager or “To Whom It May Concern”?

500

How many paragraphs are usually in a basic cover letter?

What is three to four?

500

What is one thing you should not include in your cover letter?

What is false information OR salary demands?

500

You're applying to your first job with no experience. What should you highlight?

What is volunteer experience OR soft skills?

500

What animal has fingerprints that are almost identical to humans?

What is a Koala?