Lesson 2.7 Sending a Cover Letter

Question 1 • 26-27 SAS Ignite Career Planning and Development - EL4222

Which of the following statements about electronic cover letters is true?

Answer

Sending an e-mail is a less formal type of communication, so electronic cover letters do not need to follow the business format.

Cover letters that are sent electronically should always have a brief but informative subject line which catches the reader’s eye.

Cover letters should always be sent as attachments, unless it is specifically requested that the letter be included in the body of the e-mail.

If an employer asks that only a cover letter and résumé be submitted, it is a good idea to attach letters of recommendation also to appear professional.

Explanation

An electronic cover letter should include a clear, concise subject line that tells the reader what the message is about and encourages them to open it. Choice B is correct. Email is less formal than a printed letter, but the cover letter should still follow professional business conventions; it also should not automatically be sent as an attachment or include extra documents the employer did not request.

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