The best salutation for an application letter is
A) Dear Hiring Manager.
B) To Whom It May Concern.
C) one that addresses a specific individual by name.
D) Dear Sir or Madam.
E) one that is very informal, such as, Hi.
Ques. 2When it comes to length, an application letter should
A) be at least two pages long, since it shows the prospective employer that you write well and are serious.
B) be no more than a single paragraph.
C) contain one paragraph for every 5 years of full-time employment.
D) be shortno more than three paragraphs.
E) be long enough to cover everything that appears on your rsum.
Ques. 3When you're writing an application letter to accompany your rsum,
A) use text-messaging jargon and emoticons to show that you're tech-savvy.
B) remember that most employers won't bother to read it.
C) use it as a free-form way to convey your career aspirations.
D) treat it with same care that you took with your rsum.
E) outline the job, benefits and salary range you are seeking.
Ques. 4Unsolicited application letters to prospective employers
A) require more research than solicited letters.
B) allow a clear target to focus on.
C) should repeat key pieces of information from the rsum.
D) identify what the organization is doing wrong and how you can contribute to its success.
E) need to be more gimmicky than solicited application letters.
Ques. 5The best approach for an application letter depends on
A) how much you need to stand out from other applicants.
B) whether or not your rsum is up to date.
C) how long you have been on the job market.
D) whether you are sending a solicited letter or an unsolicited letter.
E) your relationship with the person you are writing to.
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