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Lists full home address instead of city and state. If an email address is listed, the name may not be professional. There may be mistakes in the spelling of the email domain or state abbreviation.\u003Cbr>Example:\u003Cbr>Sofia Lopez\u003Cbr>123 Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90004 [catluvr@gmail.com](catluvr@gmail.com) | Includes essential information: your name, phone number, email address and city and state. The email may not be professional.\u003Cbr>Example:\u003Cbr>Sofia Lopez Los Angeles, CA 555-555-5555 [catluvr@gmail.com](catluvr@gmail.com) | Includes your name, phone number, a professional email address, city and state, and LinkedIn or professional profile URL. Your cover letter header is formatted in the same way as your résumé header.\u003Cbr>Example:\u003Cbr>Sofia Lopez\u003Cbr>Los Angeles, CA 555-555-5555 [sofialopez@gmail.com](sofialopez@gmail.com)[ ](sofialopez@gmail.com)[linkedin.com/in/lopez-sofia](linkedin.com/in/lopez-sofia) |  |\n| Date & Company/ Contact Informa􀆟 on | The date you began your cover letter is included, rather than the date you are submitting your application. The contact information for the company to which you are applying is missing.\u003Cbr>Example:\u003Cbr>February 10, 2023 | Includes contact information for the company to which you are applying, and the date you are applying. The recruiter’s name or position is not included.\u003Cbr>Example:\u003Cbr>February 17, 2023\u003Cbr>ABC Company\u003Cbr>Business City, CA 91030 | Recruiter’s position is named in contact information along with the date you are applying to the position.\u003Cbr>Example:\u003Cbr>February 17, 2023\u003Cbr>Director, Human Resources ABC Company\u003Cbr>Business City, CA 91030 |  |\n| Gree􀆟ng | Addresses the recruiter with a greeting that is not current business standard.\u003Cbr>Example:\u003Cbr>To Whom it May Concern/Dear Sir/Ma’am, | Addresses company name instead of recruiter.\u003Cbr>Example:\u003Cbr>Dear ABC Company, | Addresses recruiter by full name or by their position title. Greeting follows current business standard protocol.\u003Cbr>Example:\u003Cbr>Dear Emma Anderson/Hiring Manager, |  |\n\n\n| Introduc􀆟on | Describes the job searching website that you found the job from. Focuses on how the potential job or internship will benefit you. Focuses on lack of experience rather than highlighting your current skills that you have to offer.\u003Cbr>Example:\u003Cbr>I found your position on Handshake. This position really interests me because it will help advance my career. I don’t have any experience in this industry yet, but I’m willing to learn. | Names relevant skills but does not connect them to how it can be applied in the potential company setting. Shows interest in the company but may not reflect the company’s values or brand.\u003Cbr>Example:\u003Cbr>I have always been interested in ABC Company since I was little. My ability to work well in a team, communicate with others, and manage my time has helped me excel as a student. | Mentions name of recruiter or personal contact if applicable at the company. Shows that you have researched the company’s mission statement and values and defined how you align with both. Defines 2-3 relevant skills or qualifications that you have to offer as a candidate in this role.\u003Cbr>Example:\u003Cbr>Through my experiences as a parent educator and teaching assistant, I have learned that the most effective change for children’s wellbeing starts in the home. ABC Company’s emphasis on early intervention and increasing accessibility of childcare resources greatly aligns with my own values as an educator and parent. I believe with my passion and experience that I would be a perfect candidate for the Program Specialist opening at ABC Company. |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Body | Uses vague or broad words to describe your skills or strengths. Does not provide tangible examples for how you have applied these skills or strengths. 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