The Purpose of the Development Section of a Cover Letter

question 22

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the development section of a cover letter is to:

• A)express interest in a specific job.
• B)request an interview.
• C)get the reader's attention.
• D)get the reader to take action.
• E)highlight background that qualifies the applicant for a specific job.

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Definitions:

Evolution

A scientific theory explaining the process through which species change over time through natural selection, genetic variation, and other mechanisms.

Prohibition

The legal act of prohibiting the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcohol, most notably implemented in the United States from 1920 to 1933.

Republicans

A political party in the United States that traditionally champions conservative ideologies, including limited government, lower taxes, and a free-market economy.

Northern Democrats

A faction of the Democratic Party in the United States before the Civil War, mainly based in the North, known for their diverse views on slavery.