Cover Letters Cover Letter Knowledge 2

Question 1

When you don't know the hiring manager's name, what is the best salutation to use?

Accepted Answer

Dear Hiring Manager

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To Whom It May Concern

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Hey there

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Dear Sir or Madam

Question 2

What should the opening paragraph of a cover letter accomplish?

Accepted Answer

State the position and grab the reader's interest

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List every job you have ever held

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Negotiate salary expectations

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Apologize for any gaps in your resume

Question 3

Which file format best preserves a cover letter's formatting when emailed to employers?

Accepted Answer

PDF

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An editable text message

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A scanned photo

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A spreadsheet

Question 4

How should you address a gap in employment within a cover letter?

Accepted Answer

Briefly and positively, focusing on skills gained or relevance

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Ignore it completely and hope they don't notice

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Write a full paragraph of detailed excuses

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Blame your previous employer

Question 5

What is the purpose of tailoring a cover letter to a specific job posting?

Accepted Answer

To show you understand the role and meet its requirements

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To make it longer than competitors' letters

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To avoid having to write a resume

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To impress with industry jargon

Question 6

Which closing line is most appropriate for a professional cover letter?

Accepted Answer

"Sincerely,"

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"Later,"

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"XOXO,"

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"Peace out,"

Question 7

What should you do before submitting a cover letter?

Accepted Answer

Proofread carefully for spelling and grammar errors

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Send it immediately without review

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Add as many adjectives as possible

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Copy a friend's letter word for word