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daltonest1984

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Describe the difference between a solicited and an unsolicited cover letter. When should each be sent? How should each be organized? Then write an opening paragraph for each type of cover letter.

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____ allow companies to engage employees online.
 A) Internets
  B) Voice messages
  C) Bulletin boards
  D) Intranets
  E) Podcast



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Answer to Question 1

Solicited: A solicited cover letter is used if an employment position has been announced and applicants are being solicited. It should be written using the direct pattern.



Opening paragraph:

Your advertisement for a project manager, posted October 30 on your firm's website, immediately caught my attention because my education and training closely parallel your needs.



Unsolicited: An unsolicited cover letter is used if you do not know whether a position is open and if you are prospecting for a job. It should be written using an indirect pattern.



Opening paragraph:

Today's Washington Post reports that your firm plans to open a new branch in Reston, Virginia. It occurs to me that you will need highly motivated, experienced department managers. Here are four significant qualifications I have to offer:

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daltonest1984

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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Gracias!


TheNamesImani

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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