Cover of the textbook Identity B1+

The key answer of exercise 3

The key to exercise solutions in chapter From school to work 1-3 for the textbook Identity B1+ with authors Elizabeth Sharman from Oxford University Press

Question

Read the top tips again and answer the questions. 

Answer

  1. The advice given about names is that the greeting should be personal, and if the person's contact name is unknown, the applicant should make an effort to find out.
  2. The advice given about format is that the page shouldn't be full of text, and a cover letter should be as concise as possible, using a simple 12-point font.
  3. Applicants can learn more about the company by doing lots of online research and demonstrating a good knowledge of it in the cover letter.
  4. Applicants mustn't include just a repetition of what's in their CV; instead, they should show their personality, curiosity, and interest in the field.
  5. Applicants must remember to include their CV with the cover letter.