Application Letter for Employment
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What should be included in the final paragraph of a cover letter?

  • A thank you to the employer for considering you for the position (correct)
  • A summary of your skills and experience
  • A reiteration of your salary expectations
  • A mention of your availability for an interview
  • Which style of writing application letters is the most recommended and commonly used?

  • Modified Block Style
  • Indented Style
  • Semi-Block Style
  • Full Block Style (correct)
  • What is the correct order of elements in a formal business letter?

  • Inside Address, Body, Salutation, Complimentary Close, Signature
  • Body, Inside Address, Salutation, Complimentary Close, Signature
  • Inside Address, Salutation, Body, Signature, Complimentary Close (correct)
  • Salutation, Inside Address, Body, Complimentary Close, Signature
  • What is the purpose of a complimentary close in a business letter?

    <p>To end the letter politely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a recommended complimentary close for a formal business letter?

    <p>Your love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the Full Block Style and the Modified Block Style?

    <p>The indentation of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of an application letter?

    <p>To express why you are the best candidate for the job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the part of the application letter that mentions the complete address of the person writing the letter?

    <p>Return Address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of attaching a letter to a resume?

    <p>To introduce oneself and explain qualifications to potential employers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the middle paragraph in the body of the letter?

    <p>To describe what you have to offer to the employer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the date of a letter typically placed?

    <p>Under the inside address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the application letter in the hiring process?

    <p>To provide additional information that could not fit in the resume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most appropriate way to begin a salutation when the recipient's name is unknown?

    <p>Dear Sir/Madam:</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the part of the application letter that mentions the complete date when the letter was written?

    <p>Date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of a cover letter?

    <p>To explain the job applicant's qualifications and interest in the position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the first paragraph in the body of the letter?

    <p>To mention the position you are applying for</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical format of a cover letter?

    <p>Formal business letter style</p> Signup and view all the answers

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