Job Application Letter Writing
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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 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Within 2 weeks of sending the letter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the final paragraph of a job application letter typically include?

    <p>An action plan for follow-up and expressing gratitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the introductory paragraph in a job application letter?

    <p>To generate interest in the candidate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be highlighted in the body of the job application letter?

    <p>Items of particular relevance to the employer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the candidate aiming to communicate in the final paragraph of the job application letter?

    <p>An action plan for follow-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the second paragraph of a job application letter, what is the candidate supposed to avoid doing?

    <p>Repeating information from the resume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended timeframe for follow-up as suggested in the final paragraph of a job application letter?

    <p>Within 10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

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