Deck 8: Write Effective, Tailored Cover Letters Part Iv: Shine at Interviews

Question 1

You can get an edge by researching the company or industry and using the information to personalize your cover letter.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Cover letters should all look alike, just like cookie cutters, to make a good impression.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

If you apply online, your Job Application Package might contain an uploaded file of your cover letter and" ​

A)a completed online application.
B)an uploaded copy of your business card.
C)an uploaded file of your resume.
D)all of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Your cover letter should repeat some of the best parts of your resume, especially your Personal Brand Statement. ​

Question 5

Describe why you might choose to deliver your Job Application Package by email, by hard-copy mail, or in person. ​

Question 6

If your Career Network cannot provide the name of the HR contact or the hiring manger, you can:

A)call the employer. Say you are researching careers and want to write to the person who specializes in your area. Request their name.
B)search the company website for contact information.
C)connect with employees, especially on LinkedIn, to ask if they can direct you to the right person. connect with employees, especially on LinkedIn, to ask if they can direct you to the right person.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Question 7

Your Job Application Package might contain your cover letter and which of the following documents?

A)A job application
B)Your resume
C)Your business card
D)All of the above
E)Only b and c

Question 8

Following up with an organization after submitting an application gives you a chance to demonstrate initiative and increase your name recognition.

Question 9

Which method is a good way to customize your cover letter?

A)Use specialized terminology that those in your industry would understand
B)Show you are a match for the job by using the same position title and words from the job posting
C)Emphasize how you can meet their needs by restating your qualifications related to the top duties listed in the job posting
D)All of the above
E)Only b and c

Question 10

An effective cover letter: A)makes an excellent first impression.
B)is well written and attractive.
C)convinces the reader to read the resume.
D)highlights the writer's key qualifications.
E)emphasizes how the writer's qualifications meet the employer's needs.
F)​ all of the above

Question 11

If you mail your Job Application Package to an employer, you can include your cover letter and: ​

A)your business card.
B)your resume.
C)a few samples from your Master Career Portfolio.
D)all of the above.

Question 12

Customizing cover letters can take time. What is the purpose of customizing your cover letter?

Question 13

If you know the names of the human resources manager and the person who will make the hiring decision, send your cover letter and resume to both of them.

Question 14

It is acceptable to deliver your job application package by email, by website, by physical mail, or in person.

Question 15

You can use a cover letter with your resume to either prospect for an unadvertised job or to apply for a job.

Question 16

One page is the maximum length for a cover letter.

Question 17

Which of the following is the best way to write a salutation in a cover letter addressed to Mr. Ravi Patel, Human Resources Manager, ABC Company?

A)Dear Sir:
B)Gentlemen:
C)To Whom It May Concern:
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 18

When you find an ideal job, be sure to use your master cover letter, not a customized cover letter.

Question 19

What are the main parts of the content of a cover letter and the purpose of each part?

Question 20

An effective closing paragraph in a cover letter asks for a(n):

A)interview.
B)job.