Cover Letter Do’s and Don’ts

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It is acceptable to copy and paste content from your CV onto your cover letter.

False

True

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Always tailor your cover letter to the job you're applying for.

True

False

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When creating your Cover Letter, consider all of the following approaches to "stand out."

Please select 3 correct answers

Dropping a name (if applicable)

Submit your cover letter on bright paper.

Tell the recruiting manager a little bit more about yourself to show your uniqueness.

Include a powerful introduction to pique the hiring manager's interest.

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Fill in the blanks with the best option from the list below: Your cover letter ______________.

It sits behind your resume.

Is sent prior to sending your resume

Is sent after you have submitted your resume

It appears at the top of your resume.

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Once you've written your Cover Letter, you can use it for any future job applications.

True

False

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When should you include a cover letter with your job application?

Occasionally, according on the position you are applying for.

Always, unless the job posting states clearly that a cover letter is not required

Always

Never

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How much time should go into the cover letter?

1/4 - 1/3 of the page

Roughly 2 paragraphs

Roughly six paragraphs

1/2 - 3/4 of the page

1/2 - 2/3 of page

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