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Glucas: /* Cover Letter Evaluation Questions */

2004-12-02T22:13:07Z

Cover Letter Evaluation Questions

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	* How many sentences begin with an “I”? Can these be cut down to emphasize how the reader will benefit form hiring the “I”?		* How many sentences begin with an “I”? Can these be cut down to emphasize how the reader will benefit form hiring the “I”?
	* Does the letter sell the applicant?		* Does the letter sell the applicant?
			* Is the latter signed?

	== Design ==		== Design ==

Glucas: /* Cover Letter Evaluation Questions */

2004-12-02T22:02:24Z

Cover Letter Evaluation Questions

Glucas at 22:30, 30 November 2004

2004-11-30T22:30:09Z

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== Cover Letter Evaluation Questions ==

* Does the cover letter introduce the [[résumé]]?
* Does it highlight applicant’s strengths?
* Does it attempt to gain an interview?
* Does the opening gain attention? How? Does it address the reader by name?
* Is the letter solicited or unsolicited? How is this evident?
* Is the tone confident without being arrogant?
* Is there redundancy between the letter and the [[résumé]]? Does the letter explain the [[résumé]] rather than just repeat it?
* How does the letter stress what the applicant can do for the company? Does the body emphasize reader benefits?
* Does discussion of qualifications address a particular job?
* Are relevant personal traits discussed, like teamwork, responsibility, initiative?
* Does the letter's close motivate action by asking for an interview — not by asking for a job?
* Is contact information and time given?
* How many sentences begin with an “I”? Can these be cut down to emphasize the reader?

== Design ==

* Is block style correct?
* Does the paper match the [[résumé]]’s?
* Does the letter use a personally designed letterhead? Is it a Word template? Is it professional, not over-the-top?
* Is white space used effectively?
* Does the design pass the “blurred-eye” test?

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	* Does the cover letter introduce the [[résumé]]?		* Does the cover letter introduce the [[résumé]]?
			* Does it state interest in a particular position?
	* Does it highlight applicant’s strengths?		* Does it highlight applicant’s strengths?
	* Does it attempt to gain an interview?		* Does it attempt to gain an interview?
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	* Is the letter solicited or unsolicited? How is this evident?		* Is the letter solicited or unsolicited? How is this evident?
	* Is the tone confident without being arrogant?		* Is the tone confident without being arrogant?
	* Is there redundancy between the letter and the [[résumé]]? Does the letter explain the [[résumé]] rather than just repeat it?		* Is there redundancy between the letter and the [[résumé]]? Does the letter explain and highlight the [[résumé]] rather than just repeat it?
	* How does the letter stress what the applicant can do for the company? Does the body emphasize reader benefits?		* How does the letter stress what the applicant can do for the company? Does the body emphasize reader benefits?
	* Does discussion of qualifications address a particular job?		* Does discussion of qualifications address a particular job?
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	* Does the letter's close motivate action by asking for an interview — not by asking for a job?		* Does the letter's close motivate action by asking for an interview — not by asking for a job?
	* Is contact information and time given?		* Is contact information and time given?
	* How many sentences begin with an “I”? Can these be cut down to emphasize the reader?		* How many sentences begin with an “I”? Can these be cut down to emphasize how the reader will benefit form hiring the “I”?
			* Does the letter sell the applicant?

	== Design ==		== Design ==