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What is the purpose of the introductory paragraph in a job application letter?
What is the purpose of the introductory paragraph in a job application letter?
- To thank the addressee for their time and consideration
- To establish employment interest and generate interest in the candidate (correct)
- To state the action plan for follow-up
- To highlight specific training and achievements
What unspoken question does the candidate aim to answer in the second paragraph of a job application letter?
What unspoken question does the candidate aim to answer in the second paragraph of a job application letter?
- What are the candidate's hobbies and interests?
- What are the candidate's long-term career goals?
- How will the candidate contribute to the employer's needs? (correct)
- How does the candidate plan to advance within the company?
What should be avoided when describing specific training, achievements, or experiences in the body of a job application letter?
What should be avoided when describing specific training, achievements, or experiences in the body of a job application letter?
- Repeating the information in the resume (correct)
- Focusing on irrelevant experiences
- Using generic examples
- Including personal hobbies and interests
What is the expected timeframe for follow-up as suggested in the final paragraph of a job application letter?
What is the expected timeframe for follow-up as suggested in the final paragraph of a job application letter?
What does the final paragraph of a job application letter typically include?
What does the final paragraph of a job application letter typically include?
What is the main purpose of the introductory paragraph in a job application letter?
What is the main purpose of the introductory paragraph in a job application letter?
What should be highlighted in the body of the job application letter?
What should be highlighted in the body of the job application letter?
What is the candidate aiming to communicate in the final paragraph of the job application letter?
What is the candidate aiming to communicate in the final paragraph of the job application letter?
In the second paragraph of a job application letter, what is the candidate supposed to avoid doing?
In the second paragraph of a job application letter, what is the candidate supposed to avoid doing?
What is the recommended timeframe for follow-up as suggested in the final paragraph of a job application letter?
What is the recommended timeframe for follow-up as suggested in the final paragraph of a job application letter?
Flashcards
Job application intro paragraph purpose
Job application intro paragraph purpose
Generating interest in the candidate and showing employment interest.
2nd paragraph unspoken question
2nd paragraph unspoken question
How the candidate can contribute to the employer.
Body paragraph (avoiding)
Body paragraph (avoiding)
Don't repeat resume details, highlight specific, relevant experiences.
Follow-up timeframe
Follow-up timeframe
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Final paragraph action
Final paragraph action
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Main intro paragraph purpose
Main intro paragraph purpose
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Body paragraph focus
Body paragraph focus
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Final paragraph communication
Final paragraph communication
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2nd paragraph resume avoidance
2nd paragraph resume avoidance
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Ideal follow-up timeframe
Ideal follow-up timeframe
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