Lesson 2.7 Sending a Cover Letter

Question 1

Jeffery completed his cover letter and ran his word processor’s spell check feature. Why is it still important for Jeffery to read through his letter, even after making the spelling corrections?

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Running a spell check does not always catch all of the errors in a cover letter. Jeffery may have used incorrect words in certain situations, but as long as they were spelled correctly, they wouldn’t have been brought to his attention for correction by the spell check. Proofreading after running a spell check is necessary to catch any additional errors.

Question 2

If an e-mail program has the ability to enhance the overall appearance of a cover letter, the author should take advantage of using interesting fonts and colors to show their personality.

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F

Question 3

Why shouldn’t applicants to job openings send their cover letter as an attachment in an e-mail? When would it be acceptable to send a cover letter as an attachment?

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Cover letters should not be sent as attachments, because the employer may block e-mails with attachments. This may be part of their e-mail filtering system to block junk mail or spam. The only time a cover letter should be submitted as an attachment is when it is specifically requested to be sent that way by the employer.

Question 4

The same networking letter can be sent to every member of a job network.

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F

Question 5

The type of cover letter written to request assistance and support from the author’s job network:a.Networking letterb.Prospecting letterc.Application letterd.Follow up letter

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A

Question 6

What are the three different types of cover letters? Provide a situation in which you would use each type of cover letter.

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The three types of cover letters include application, prospecting, and networking. An application letter is written when you are applying for a listed job opening. A prospecting letter is written to ask a company about any possible job openings or future opportunities, because there are not any openings posted. Networking cover letters are written to members of a job seekers’ network, asking them for assistance and support in the job search process.

Question 7

Which type of cover letter would the above excerpt come from? a. Prospecting cover letter b. Networking cover letter c. Application cover letter d. Follow up cover letter Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B

Question 8

What may happen if the line length of your electronic cover letter exceeds 65 characters?

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If the line length of your electronic cover letter exceeds 65 characters, the message may appear uneven and difficult to read on the receiver’s screen.

Question 9

List a minimum of four changes that need to be made to this electronic cover letter before sending it to a potential employer.

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Students should include the following four changes: The background to the cover letter should be white. The font color of the cover letter should be black. The font should be a basic font that is easy to read. The line length should be limited to 65 characters/line.

Question 10

Which of the following types of cover letters would assist an applicant in landing a job interview?a.Prospectingb.Applicationc.Networkingd.All of the above

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

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