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This is an average letter. | Cover letter needs significant improvement. |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Business format and overall quality of writing ability | This letter uses correct business format with date and addresses atthe top, and a signature at the bottom. This letter is clear and concise, and grammatically correct. There are no spelling errors. | This letter uses correct business formatting. There are minimal grammar and spelling errors. While its content is decent, this letter does not convince an employer to call. | Business formatting isnot used. There is no contact information or date used. This letter is not signed. There are multiple grammar and spelling errors. The content of this letter does not make sense. |\n| Section 1: Introduction | This section identifies the position for which you are applying and explains why you are interested in the job. You have described how you heard about the opening. The wording is creative and catches an employer’s attention quickly. | This section identifies the position you are seeking. This letter does not describe how you heard about the opening. The letter vaguely describes why you are interested in this job. This section is general and might not catch someone’s attention. | his section does not clearly identify what position you are seeking. There is no description of how you heard about the position or why you are interested. This letter will not catch an employer’s attention. |\n| Section 2: Identification of skills and experiences as related to position | This letter identifies one or two of your strongest qualifications and clearly relates how these skills apply to the job at hand. This letter explains specifically why you are interested in the position and this type of job, company, and/or location. | This letter identifies oneof your qualifications, but it is not related to the position at hand. This letter restates what is on your resume with minimal additional information. You explain why you are interested in the position but are too vague. | This letter does not discuss any relevant qualifications. You have not related your skills to the position for which you are applying. This letter does not state why you are interested in the position, company, and/ or location. |\n| Section 3: Closing | This letter refers the reader to your resume or any other enclosed documents. This letter thanks the reader for taking time to read this letter. You are assertive as you describe how you will follow up with the employer in a stated time period. | The reader is thanked for taking time to read the letter. The reader is not referred to your resume or application materials. This letter assumes that the employer will contact you to follow up. | This letter does not thank the reader for taking time to review this letter. There is no reference to a resume or other materials. This letter does not mention any plan for follow up. |","cbCaifVh72yu5aBF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifVh72yu5aBF","pdf",49748,6,"English","# Cover Letter Quality Levels\n## Business Format and Writing Quality\n## Section 1: Introduction\n## Section 2: Skills and Experience\n## Section 3: Closing","[{\"question\":\"What business formatting elements should a cover letter include?\",\"answer\":\"A strong cover letter uses correct business format with the date and addresses at the top and a signature at the bottom, along with proper contact information.\"},{\"question\":\"What should the introduction section of a cover letter include?\",\"answer\":\"It should identify the position being applied for, explain why the applicant is interested, and describe how they heard about the opening.\"},{\"question\":\"What makes a closing section effective in a cover letter?\",\"answer\":\"An effective closing thanks the reader, refers to the resume or enclosed materials, and states a clear follow-up plan within a specific time period.\"}]","Cover Letter Guide - Improvements Checklist | PDF"]