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Question 12 / 18: You plan to send your resume to apply for a job for which you feel highly qualified. You have a chronological resume that indicates a strong work history in the field of your target job. Do you really need to include a cover letter?

A No. If your resume speaks for itself, there is no need to include a cover letter.

B Yes. You want a cover letter to introduce you, explain your purpose for writing, and request
an interview.

C No. Resume screeners only look at the resume; the cover letter will not be read.

D Yes. Just write a sentence or two to draw the screener's attention to your resume.

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Explanation:

B. Please see subunit 2.3: The University of Wisconsin-Madison's "The Writer's Handbook." Under "What is a cover letter?" you will read that a cover letter "introduces you, explains your purpose for writing, highlights a few of your experiences or skills, and requests an opportunity to meet personally with the potential employer."

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Attribution: Mary Matera and Professor Abby Sharp. Resume Writing . The Saylor Academy 2014, http://www.saylor.org/courses/prdv102/

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