Reference no: EM132256512
1. Which option is the best opening for a cover message for a solicited job?
a. The job you advertised in the San Juan Gazette greatly interests me. I am qualified for this position because of my past experience in the corporate world. I believe I would be a great addition to your company.
b. I recently saw a job you advertised for an administrative assistant. I would like to apply for this position because I am qualified. Please contact me and let me know what your submission guidelines are.
c. The administrative assistant position you advertised in Section B-4 of the August 1 San Juan Gazette interests me. With my organizational skills and computer experience, I believe I would be a beneficial addition to Gannfrey, Inc.
2. Which is the best opening for an unsolicited job cover message?
a. Could your sales department use someone to take it to the next level? If the answer is yes, please contact me as soon as possible, and I will demonstrate how I am going to turn your company around.
b. Could your new company location use the services of someone like me?
c. Could your growing sales department use the services of an experienced salesperson with exceptional negotiation skills, international business expertise, and ten years of corporate experience?
3. Which statement is most appropriate for the body of a cover message?
a. I have a lot of organizational skills, and I am an excellent team player because of many group projects I was a part of.
b. Because you are seeking an administrative assistant with proven organizational skills and the ability to be a team player, I want to submit my instructor’s comments on a recent successful group project I led.
c. I have had many opportunities in my college courses to hone my organizational skills and practice being a team player.
4. Which statement is most appropriate to include in the closing of a cover message?
a. My accomplishments in the finance and accounting field, as well as the skills I learned in my summer internship, have prepared me for this position. I welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications more fully in an interview. Please call me at (435) 555-7832 before 11 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
b. I hope my accomplishments have convinced you that I am more than qualified for this position. I will expect a call from you to schedule an interview. I can be contacted at (435) 555-7832.
c. This brief description of my qualifications and my résumé should demonstrate my readiness for this position. Will you hire me for this position? Please call me at (435) 555-7832.
5. When sending your cover message in an e-mail, which of the following should you do? Check all that apply.
a. Keep your cover message to one line.
b. Include your e-mail address and phone number.
c. Eliminate your mailing address.