SOAL-SOAL APPLICATION LETTER

Read the following application letter, then choose the correct answer for the following questions.

John Donaldson
8 Rose Street
Smithtown, CA 08076
909-555-4321
john.donaldson@emailexample.com

February 15, 2020

George Smith
HR Manager
XYZ Company
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 08067

Dear Mr. Smith,

I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As
requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume and three
references.
The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting and I believe that my strong
technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position.
The key strengths that I posses for success in this position include:
 I have successfully designed, developed , and supported live use applications
 I strive for continued excellence
 I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers.

With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a full understanding of the full life cycle
of a software development project. I also have experience in learning and mastering new
technologies as needed.
Please see my resume for additional information on my experience.
I can be reached anytime via email at john.donaldson@emailexample.com or my cell
phone, 081909555321.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this
employment opportunity.

Your sincerely,
John Donaldson
John Donaldson

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1. Who wrote the letter?
a. George Smith
b. John Donaldson
c. An HR Manager
d. A computer programmer
2. Whom is the letter addressed to?
a. George Smith
b. John Donaldson
c. 8 Rose Street, Smithtown
d. 87 Delaware Road, Hatfield
3. How did the sender know about the vacancy?
a. From an email address
b. From a newspaper
c. From John’s resume
d. From a cell phone number
4. What does john not enclosed?
a. References
b. Certification
c. Resume
d. Applicant
5. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
a. What every candidate must possess to get the job
b. How technical experience can make applicants successful
c. Job experience that matches the job advertisement
d. Interesting job opportunities that the company created
6. What academic degree does john have?
a. Bachelor of Science
b. Computer Programming
c. Senior Barrister
d. Certified Personnel
7. How many ways can the company contact John?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
8. What does John expect after sending the letter?
a. Times Union hires him
b. Mr. Smith is impressed
c. Mr. Smith contacts him
d. John creates job opportunity
9. What kind of job do you think will suit John best?
a. A librarian
b. Computer engineer
c. Chemical scientist
d. Bank teller
10. What will John Probably do for the next two weeks?
a. Look for another job
b. Resign from his current position
c. Call his friends
d. Contact the company he has been applying to.