Career Planning: Sending a Cover Letter – Flashcards
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A cover letter may be searched for keywords.
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True
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Which of the following subject lines would be best to use when applying for a position as a high school teacher?
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Educator with 8 years of classroom experience
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The only types of cover letters that do not need to be tailored to the recipient are networking letters.
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False
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Which of the following statements about electronic cover letters is true?
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Cover letters that are sent electronically should always have a brief but informative subject line which catches the reader's eye.
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Which change should be made to the above cover letter excerpt before sending it to an employer?
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The author should remove the background color from the letter
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How long should an electronic cover letter be?
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Approximately 150 words
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Electronic cover letters are longer than traditional paper cover letters.
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False
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Electronic cover letters should still follow a business letter format, even though e-mail is a less formal type of communication.
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True
