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

Question illustration
A
Prospecting cover letter
B
Networking cover letter
C
Application cover letter
D
Follow up cover letter
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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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A
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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Simone is writing a cover letter to Casey Jones, and is unsure of the employer's gender. How should she address her letter?

A
Dear Casey Jones:
B
To Whom It May Concern:
C
Dear Hiring Manager:
D
Dear Mr./Ms. Jones:
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Remy is applying for a job where the employer asks that a cover letter and résumé be submitted. Remy should:

A
Attach letters of recommendation also
B
Send the cover letter first, and the résumé later
C
Submit only the cover letter and résumé
D
Send the cover letter as an attachment
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Which of the following statements about electronic cover letters is true?

A
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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The main purpose of a cover letter is to:

A
Get hired for a position
B
Be called in for an interview
C
Let your friends know how your job search is going
D
Obtain references from your network
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The type of cover letter written in response to a posted job opening:

A
Networking letter
B
Prospecting letter
C
Application letter
D
Follow up letter
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An electronic cover letter should be _____.

A
colorful and flashy
B
simple and basic
C
long and boring
D
messy and brief
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Which of the following statements about cover letters is false?

A
A cover letter gives an employer some insight into the applicant’s personality.
B
A cover letter provides an employer with an sample of the applicant’s written communication skills.
C
A cover letter is sent before a résumé so that the employer knows it is coming.
D
A cover letter allows an applicant to go more in depth about their skills and abilities.
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How long should an electronic cover letter be?

A
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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