单选题 The challenge of writing a powerful cover letter (附信) can lead job candidates to search endlessly for advice, but be careful. While you likely will find some valuable advice, you may come across a few tips that could mislead you.
"You need a lengthy cover letter." This probably is one of the "bad cover letter tips." Think about it: hiring managers have piles of resumes and cover letters to review. If yours is longer than the rest, it might not get read at all. Aim to get all of your points across in three brief paragraphs: a clear introduction that lets employers know which job you are applying for and why you are interested in the position; a paragraph that includes a few specific examples of how you have excelled (擅长) in past roles that are relevant to the open position; and a concluding paragraph that tells employers how you will benefit their company and requests a future meeting.
"Your cover letter is less important than your resume." Some hiring managers shove (随手扔) cover letters to the side, but most do not. Because you never know what type of hiring manager you are dealing with, it is best to submit a nice cover letter. While some employers place less emphasis on cover letters, others decide who to interview based on them. Remember that the point of a cover letter is to tell employers something that makes them want to meet you.
单选题 Why should job candidates be careful when searching for advice to write a cover letter?
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 细节题
通过短文第一段第二句话可知,“在获得一些宝贵建议的同时,也可能遇到一些误导”,故选B。
A、C、D三项为干扰项,需要小心的原因不是由于部分提示不切实际,或找不到,或很难寻找,因此三项都不能选择。
单选题 Why shouldn"t you write a lengthy cover letter?
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 细节题
根据短文第二段第四句,“如果你的求职信比其他所有人的都长,经理根本没有时间读完”可知,招聘经理需要阅读大量的求职信件及简历,因此没有足够的时间阅读一封长篇大论的求职信。故选A。
B、C、D三项均为干扰项,在文中没有提及,不能选择。
单选题 According to the passage, the introductory paragraph of a cover letter should include ______.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 细节题
根据短文第二段第五句中的第一个分句“第一段简明扼要,让应聘部门了解你申请的工作职位,以及你对这个职位感兴趣的原因”可知,第一段中说明你申请的职位和理由就可以了。故选B。
A项应该在求职信的第三段出现,C项应该在求职信的第二段写作,D项在文中没有提及,三项均不能选择。
单选题 Which of the following should be included in the concluding paragraph of a cover letter?
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 细节题
通过短文第二段第五句中的第三个分句可知,“在最后一段中告诉招聘方你的加入将有助于公司的发展,并请求面试”,故选C。
A、B、D三项均为干扰项,在文中没有提及,不能选择。
单选题 According to the writer, the purpose of a cover letter is to ______.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 细节题
根据短文的最后一句话“写作求职信的目的在于让招聘方对你产生兴趣,从而希望见到你”可知,让招聘方希望见到你才是写作求职信的目的。故选C。
A、B、D三项均为干扰项,在文中均未提及,不能选择。