Sending a Cover Letter Answers

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Which type of cover letter would the above excerpt come from?

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Prospecting cover letter
B
Networking cover letter
C
Application cover letter
D
Follow up cover letter
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The only types of cover letters that do not need to be tailored to the recipient are networking letters.

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

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Sending an e-mail is a less formal type of communication, so electronic cover letters do not need to follow the business format.
B
Cover letters that are sent electronically should always have a brief but informative subject line which catches the reader’s eye.
C
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.
D
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.
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Which change should be made to the above cover letter excerpt before sending it to an employer?

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The author should to remove “Dear”, because it is an informal letter
B
The author should remove the background color from the letter
C
The author should reduce the number of keywords being used
D
The author should increase the number of characters to 100 on each line
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Electronic cover letters are longer than traditional paper cover letters.

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T
B
F
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Which type of cover letter would the above excerpt come from?

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A
Prospecting cover letter
B
Networking cover letter
C
Application cover letter
D
Follow up cover letter
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Electronic cover letters should still follow a business letter format, even though e-mail is a less formal type of communication.

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T
B
F
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How long should an electronic cover letter be?

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Approximately 50 words
B
Approximately 150 words
C
Approximately 250 words
D
Approximately 350 words
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The type of cover letter written to inquire about possible job openings:

A
Networking letter
B
Prospecting letter
C
Application letter
D
Follow up letter
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Which of the following subject lines would be best to use when applying for a position as a high school teacher?

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Teacher job
B
Blank subject line
C
Re: Job Number 943
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Educator with 8 years of classroom experience

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