After identifying a job posting in his or her field of specialty, a diabetes nurse has submitted a letter of application and a résumé. What is the primary function of a letter of application?
A) To introduce the applicant to the employer in a personal way
B) To state why the nurse left his most recent position
C) To demonstrate the nurse's work ethic
D) To summarize the content of the résumé in a succinct way
Ans: A
A letter of application provides the opportunity for a nurse to reveal a bit of his or
her personality and connects his or her experience to the position's requirements. The purpose
is not primarily to summarize the résumé or demonstrate a work ethic. It is inappropriate to
state reasons for leaving previous positions in a cover letter.
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