One Way of Getting the Reader's Attention in an Unsolicited

question 13

Multiple Choice

One way of getting the reader's attention in an unsolicited application letter is to ________.

• A)inquire about the organization's needs
• B)ask which skills will benefit the organization
• C)include anecdotes and humor to project confidence
• D)refer to the company's publicized achievements and new changes
• E)volunteer salary history

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