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What is the purpose of the middle paragraphs in a cover letter body?
What is the purpose of the middle paragraphs in a cover letter body?
- List weaknesses of the resume
- Reiterate the information from the resume
- Bridge the gap between the resume and the job requirements (correct)
- Provide reasons why the employer should not hire the candidate
How should weaknesses in a resume be handled in a cover letter?
How should weaknesses in a resume be handled in a cover letter?
- Omit them completely
- Highlight them to ensure honesty
- Provide explanations and ways they are being addressed or improved (correct)
- Exaggerate to make them appear as strengths
What is a key element of introducing your resume in a cover letter?
What is a key element of introducing your resume in a cover letter?
- Listing all academic achievements
- Demonstrating how your qualifications match the job requirements (correct)
- Mentioning all past work experiences
- Providing personal hobbies and interests
In a cover letter, what should be highlighted when discussing strengths and skills relevant to the position?
In a cover letter, what should be highlighted when discussing strengths and skills relevant to the position?
What style should be used when presenting reasons why you should get a position in a cover letter?
What style should be used when presenting reasons why you should get a position in a cover letter?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach in writing the middle paragraphs of a cover letter body?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach in writing the middle paragraphs of a cover letter body?
Which of the following is the MOST important element in the signature block of a cover letter?
Which of the following is the MOST important element in the signature block of a cover letter?
What is the purpose of the 'Enclosure statement' in a cover letter?
What is the purpose of the 'Enclosure statement' in a cover letter?
Which of the following writing styles is MOST recommended for a cover letter?
Which of the following writing styles is MOST recommended for a cover letter?
Which of these strategies BEST demonstrates a 'you' attitude in a cover letter?
Which of these strategies BEST demonstrates a 'you' attitude in a cover letter?
When introducing your resume in a cover letter, which of these approaches is MOST effective?
When introducing your resume in a cover letter, which of these approaches is MOST effective?
Which of the following is the LEAST persuasive way to highlight your strengths and skills in a cover letter?
Which of the following is the LEAST persuasive way to highlight your strengths and skills in a cover letter?
What is the primary purpose of a cover letter according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of a cover letter according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of the body of a cover letter as described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of the body of a cover letter as described in the text?
How should the content of a cover letter be tailored according to the text?
How should the content of a cover letter be tailored according to the text?
What does the text suggest is an important element of a successful cover letter?
What does the text suggest is an important element of a successful cover letter?
What is one way a cover letter can 'bridge the gap' between your resume and the job requirements?
What is one way a cover letter can 'bridge the gap' between your resume and the job requirements?
What does the text suggest is an important aspect of the structure and formatting of a cover letter?
What does the text suggest is an important aspect of the structure and formatting of a cover letter?
