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When applying for a job, you would address the person by, “Dear Hiring ______.”
When applying for a job, you would address the person by, “Dear Hiring ______.”
Manager
When writing to someone you do not know by name, you put “To Whom it May ______.”
When writing to someone you do not know by name, you put “To Whom it May ______.”
Concern
If you do know the recipient’s name, you put “Dear Mr./Ms.______.”
If you do know the recipient’s name, you put “Dear Mr./Ms.______.”
Smith
For a formal salutation, you should not use the recipient’s first name or the informal greetings “______” or “Hey.”
For a formal salutation, you should not use the recipient’s first name or the informal greetings “______” or “Hey.”
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At the end of your last paragraph, you should provide a “thank you” or “call to action,” depending on the subject of your ______.
At the end of your last paragraph, you should provide a “thank you” or “call to action,” depending on the subject of your ______.
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The first sentence, known as the opening sentence, can be a greeting if the situation ______ it.
The first sentence, known as the opening sentence, can be a greeting if the situation ______ it.
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The closing of a formal email can be the same as the closing of a ______.
The closing of a formal email can be the same as the closing of a ______.
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It is also beneficial to add your job position (if applicable) and phone number under your ______.
It is also beneficial to add your job position (if applicable) and phone number under your ______.
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What is the recommended salutation when writing to someone you do not know by name in a formal email?
What is the recommended salutation when writing to someone you do not know by name in a formal email?
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What should be included at the end of your last paragraph in a formal email?
What should be included at the end of your last paragraph in a formal email?
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Which of the following is NOT recommended for a formal salutation in an email?
Which of the following is NOT recommended for a formal salutation in an email?
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Which of the following is NOT a suitable formal closing for an email?
Which of the following is NOT a suitable formal closing for an email?
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What is the importance of keeping an email concise?
What is the importance of keeping an email concise?
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What should be provided after the closing of a formal email?
What should be provided after the closing of a formal email?
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Which greeting is appropriate when you know the recipient's name in a formal email?
Which greeting is appropriate when you know the recipient's name in a formal email?
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In a formal email, what should you avoid using in the salutation?
In a formal email, what should you avoid using in the salutation?
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