Building A Cover Letter

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* 1. Should you write a new cover letter for each job application?

No- keep it basic and re-use it

Yes- Employers will respect the effort

No-time is money!

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* 2. What are the function(s) of the cover letter? Select all that apply.

It is an outdated formality

To state my contact details

To create some insight into who I am as a person

It is an opportunity to connect the position's requirements to my experience, skills and education

None of the above

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* 3. TRUE OR FALSE? According to the training, it is appropriate to address your cover letter using pronouns such as "MR" or "MS"

True

False

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* 4. Where is the best place to find a description of the required job skills and experiences for the position you are applying for?

Call the employer

In the job description

No need to find out required skills or related experience

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* 5. Typically, cover letters should be no more than one page

True

False

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* 6. Should you edit your cover letter before sending it out?

Absolutely!

No way!

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* 7. Technically, how should the cover letter be constructed? Select all that apply.

Use clear, concise and non-flowery language

Add colorful imagery for decoration

12 point font

Three to five paragraphs

None of the above

Building A Cover Letter

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* 1. Should you write a new cover letter for each job application?

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* 2. What are the function(s) of the cover letter? Select all that apply.

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* 3. TRUE OR FALSE? According to the training, it is appropriate to address your cover letter using pronouns such as "MR" or "MS"

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* 4. Where is the best place to find a description of the required job skills and experiences for the position you are applying for?

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* 5. Typically, cover letters should be no more than one page

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* 6. Should you edit your cover letter before sending it out?

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* 7. Technically, how should the cover letter be constructed? Select all that apply.

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* 8. First and Last name (for certificate purposes)