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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 ==