When sending a solicited application letter, what should be ...

[imanialler]

When sending a solicited application letter, what should be included in the opening paragraph?
 
  A) Where you heard about the job opening
  B) A catchphrase opening that shows ingenuity and imagination
  C) Questions to demonstrate your understanding of the organization's needs
  D) A reference to activities, achievements or changes that have been publicized about the company
  E) A list of your strongest skills that will benefit the organization

Question 2

What should be included in the middle section of your application letter?
 
  A) Where you heard about the job opening
  B) Your strongest selling points and their potential benefit to the organization
  C) A description of your understanding of the job requirements
  D) The name of a person known to and highly regarded by the reader
  E) Solutions to the organizations problems

[jgranad15]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) The opening paragraph of your application letter must accomplish two essential tasks: (1) explaining why you are writing and (2) giving the recipient a reason to keep reading by demonstrating that you have some immediate potential for meeting the company's needs. You should identify where you discovered the job opening and describe what you have to offer the organization.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) The middle section of your letter presents your strongest selling points in terms of their potential benefit to the organization, thereby building interest in you and creating a desire to interview you. Be specific and back up your assertions with convincing evidence.

[imanialler]

Correct answers!

[jgranad15]

Great! Please up vote