Question

question 2 of 10
read this excerpt:
please respond within 24 hours of receiving this cover
letter by means of the telephone number below. thanks in
advance for considering me as an applicant.
what weakness is revealed in this excerpt from paul f. covingtons cover letter?
a. he uses an informal and casual style.
b. he is thankful for being considered.
c. he aggressively asks for an interview.
d. he only gives a telephone number.

Explanation:

• Option A is incorrect: The tone is formal, not casual.
• Option B is incorrect: Gratitude is a standard, appropriate cover letter element, not a weakness.
• Option C is incorrect: The excerpt does not ask for an interview at all, let alone aggressively.
• Option D is correct: Cover letters should offer multiple contact methods (email, phone, etc.) to accommodate the recipient; only providing a telephone number limits accessibility, which is a weakness.

Answer:

D. He only gives a telephone number.