Maria's professor was giving her advice about writing a good cover letter. After describing how Maria should focus on the skills and experiences that fit the job, she summed up by saying that cover letters should __________.
A) be informal and capture the applicant's personality
B) include many questions about the employer
C) indicate a tone of professionalism and confidence
D) always include a reference list

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The professor's advice to indicate a tone of professionalism and confidence suggests that choice C is the correct answer. Choices A and B are not recommended in most cases, and while including a reference list can be important, it is not always necessary for a cover letter.

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