Which of the Following Would Be the Best Opening Sentence

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the best opening sentence for a solicited application letter?

• A)"I am clearly the best person for the job you've advertised."
• B)"I'm sure you get these letters all the time, but I hope you'll read mine carefully."
• C)"I need a job, and I am very hard worker, so in my opinion you can't go wrong in hiring me for any number of different positions."
• D)"Based on my extensive training in forensic accounting, I think I may be of help to your rapidly expanding forensic department."

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Definitions:

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Annualized Yields

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Initial Public Offering

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