Question

When writing a cover letter, which of the following salutations should be used?

Select the best answer from the choices provided.
A.
Dear Sir
B.
Dear the name of the employer
C.
To whom it may concern
D.
Dear Gentleman

Answer 1

B. Dear, the name of the employer

Answer 2

The correct option is B

Step-by-step explanation:

The salutation is the greeting which is to be mentioned at the starting of the cover letter, and it is involved in a resume, when the person is applying for a job. When the person is writing a cover letter or either sending a email message in order to apply for the job.

It is vital to involve a right as well as an appropriate greeting at the starting so that set the tone for the letter, that is should be appropriate as well as professional.

The salutation or the greeting which is to be used when writing the cover letter is Dear the name of the employer or the person (for example, Dear Mr Jones, Mr Brown).