Cover Letters Writing Cover Letter 4

Question 1

What is the best file format for emailing a cover letter as an attachment?

Accepted Answer

A PDF to preserve formatting

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An editable spreadsheet

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A compressed ZIP only

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A raw text file with no formatting

Question 2

When submitting a cover letter in the body of an email, what matters most?

Accepted Answer

A clear subject line and concise opening

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Using many emojis

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Attaching a video

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Writing in all capitals

Question 3

How should you name a cover letter file you upload?

Accepted Answer

"FirstName-LastName-CoverLetter.pdf"

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"document1.pdf"

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"final final v3.pdf"

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"untitled.pdf"

Question 4

What is a key difference between a referral cover letter and a cold one?

Accepted Answer

Referral letters mention the mutual contact early

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Referral letters skip the greeting

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Cold letters require no research

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Referral letters must be longer

Question 5

For a career-change application, what should the cover letter emphasize?

Accepted Answer

Transferable skills relevant to the new field

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Only past job titles

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Reasons you disliked your old field

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Unrelated certifications

Question 6

What is the most appropriate use of a postscript (P.S.) in a cover letter?

Accepted Answer

To highlight one compelling, memorable point

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To apologize for length

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To list references

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To restate the entire letter

Question 7

Why is matching the cover letter design to your resume useful?

Accepted Answer

It creates a cohesive, professional personal brand

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It is legally required

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It makes the letter longer

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It hides typos