Sending a Cover Letter

Question 1

Electronic cover letters should still follow a business letter format, even though e-mail is a less formal type of communication.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 2

Which change should be made to the above cover letter excerpt before sending it to an employer?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The author should remove the background color from the letter

Question 3

Which type of cover letter would the above excerpt come from?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Prospecting cover letter

Question 4

A cover letter may be searched for keywords.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 5

Electronic cover letters should still follow a business letter format, even though e-mail is a less formal type of communication.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 6

When sending an electronic cover letter, an e-mail address is sufficient contact information.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 7

Electronic cover letters are longer than traditional paper cover letters.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 8

Which of the following statements about electronic cover letters is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Cover letters that are sent electronically should always have a brief but informative subject line which catches the reader’s eye.

Question 9

When writing a networking letter, respect your recipient by _____.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

being concise

Question 10

The type of cover letter written in response to a posted job opening:

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Application letter

Sending a Cover Letter Answers