You Are Applying for a Job and Writing a Cover

question 14

Multiple Choice

You are applying for a job and writing a cover letter to Matthew Smith, the hiring manager. Which of the following greetings would be most effective in conveying your professionalism?

• A) To whom it may concern
• B) Dear Matthew,
• C) Dear Mr. Smith:
• D) Dear Sir,

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Definitions:

Purchasing Power

The valuation of a currency based on the volume of goods or services it can buy per unit.

CPI

The Consumer Price Index, a tool that inspects the generalized weighted average prices of a multitude of consumer services and goods, such as food, transportation, and medical services.

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, used as an indicator of inflation.

Base Date

A specific point in time selected as a reference or starting point for calculations, measurements, or comparisons.