Which of the Following Would Be the Best Opening Sentence

question 26

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 want a job, and you've got one that I could do."
• D) "Based on your company's remarkable growth over the past three years, I can appreciate your need for highly qualified and experienced sales personnel."
• E) "Like many people, I have been searching for a job for a very long time."

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Definitions:

Prevailing Wage Rates

Prevailing wage rates refer to the standard set of wages determined by regulatory bodies that employers must pay their workers for specific types of work, often used in public sector contracts.

Relative Work

The concept of comparing various tasks or jobs in terms of their contributions to organizational goals, complexity, or requirements.

Equal Value

The principle of granting equal compensation and consideration for jobs or tasks that are different but deemed to be of equivalent worth in terms of skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions.

Pay Differential

The variation in pay rates between different jobs, industries, geographical areas, or employees, often based on factors like experience, skills, or performance.