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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?

To end the letter politely (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Your love (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

The indentation of the body (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an application letter?

To express why you are the best candidate for the job (A) 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?

Return Address (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To introduce oneself and explain qualifications to potential employers (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To describe what you have to offer to the employer (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the date of a letter typically placed?

Under the inside address (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide additional information that could not fit in the resume (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Dear Sir/Madam: (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Date (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a cover letter?

To explain the job applicant's qualifications and interest in the position (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To mention the position you are applying for (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical format of a cover letter?

Formal business letter style (A) Signup and view all the answers

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