Questions 175 through 179 refer to the following letter.HOW TO WRITE
SAMPLE LETTER
A ‘THAN K YOU’ EMAIL
Dear Mr. Gilmore: Writing a ‘thank you’ note after an employ-It was very enjoyable to speak with you today about thement interview can be the key to getting aAssistant Account Executive position at the Smith Agency.The job seems to be an excellent match for my skills andjob offer. In these days of electronic com-interests. The creative approach to account managementmunication, is it appropriate to send thankthat you described confirmed my desire to work with you. you letters by email? In most cases, yes.In addition to my enthusiasm, I will bring to the positionYou can get your thank you letter outstrong writing skills, assertiveness, and the ability to encour-age others to work cooperatively with the department. immediately, rather than have to wait for
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the postal service to deliver it. If theI appreciate the time you took to interview me. I am veryinterested in working for you and look forward to hearingemployer is making a quick hiring decision,from you regarding this position. time is of the essence. If there is no senseSincerely,of urgency, you may still want to send aEmily Lawsonquick thank you email, along with a
[email protected] Elm St.tional letter or note. You'll be reiteratingAnn Arbor, MI 44555your interest in the position sooner ratherthan later.
175.What is the benefit of sending a thank you letter via email?
178.What did the described approach to account management do to Emily Lawson?
(A) It is more professional.(B) It is less traditional.(A) It made her want the job even more than before.(B) It made her doubt her desire for the job.(C) It is quicker.(C) It elicited more questions.(D) It is more interesting.(D) It reassured her that she wanted the job.176.What is the purpose of a thank you letter after an
179.What does Emily Lawson describe in the second paragraph?interview?
(A) What she hopes to get out of the job(A) To give more information(B) To restate your interest(B) Her strengths(C) To get a second interview(C) Her core values(D) To create a sense of urgency(D) Her reservations177.Who is Mr. Gilmore?
(A) The Assistant Account Executive(B) The accountant(C) The interviewer(D) An applicant for the Smith Agency
