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A letter of qualification should specifically illustrate how an applicant’s qualifications meet the qualifications for the position they are applying for.\nWhat information should be included?\nSimilar to a cover letter, a letter of qualification will communicate interest in the position, but it should also directly address how you meet each required qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications for the position. SHOW the search committee how qualified you are, rather than having them make assumptions.\nHow should it be formatted?\nThere is not a required format for a letter of qualification, but most often a bulleted list or table is used.  For convenience, templates have been provided on the proceeding pages.\nWho should I address it to?\nA letter of qualification can be addressed generically to a search committee rather than specific contact such as a hiring manager or search chair.\nHow long should it be?\nBecause the purpose of a letter of qualification is to provide specific detail and examples of qualifications, it is acceptable for it to be multiple pages, which differs from the 1-page expectation for a cover letter.\nIt is U of I policy to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity/expression, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to all programs, services, and facilities, and includes, but is not limited to, applications, admissions, access to programs and services, and employment.\nHuman Resources\n(208) 885-3611 or \u0013 HYPERLINK \"mailto:employment@uidaho.edu\" \u0014employment@uidaho.edu\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"http://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources\" \u0014www.uidaho.edu/human-resources\u0015\n\u000f\nBulleted list template\nDate\nHiring Organization\nAddress\nCity, State, Zip Code\nDear Search Committee,\nIntro Paragraph: State your interest in the position and organization. Confirm where you located the position vacancy.\nQualification List: List each required qualification, then explain how you meet it using specific examples from your background. This should include both education and experience. The list should include any applicable preferred qualifications as well.\nPosition Qualification (example: 5 years of clerical experience)\nMy Qualifications (example: I have a total of X years of experience performing clerical duties such as XYZ…. through my positions at…”)\nClosing paragraph\nSincerely,\nYour Name\nTable template\nDate\nHiring Organization\nAddress\nCity, State, Zip Code\nDear Search Committee,\nIntro Paragraph: State your interest in the position and organization. Confirm where you located the position vacancy.\nQualification List: List each required qualification, then explain how you meet it using specific examples from your background. This should include both education and experience. The list should include any applicable preferred qualifications as well.\nClosing paragraph\nSincerely,\nYour Name","cbCaibTBpXafuLil","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibTBpXafuLil","docx",31958,"English","# Overview\n# What Information Should Be Included?\n# Formatting Options\n# Who Should I Address It To?\n# How Long Should It Be?\n# Template Examples","[{\"question\":\"What is a letter of qualification used for instead of a traditional cover letter?\",\"answer\":\"It demonstrates how an applicant’s qualifications match the specific qualifications required for the position being applied for, using direct evidence rather than assumptions.\"},{\"question\":\"What information should the letter include?\",\"answer\":\"It should show interest in the position and organization, address each required qualification and any preferred qualifications, and provide specific examples drawn from education and experience.\"},{\"question\":\"How should the letter be formatted and who should it be addressed to?\",\"answer\":\"There is no single required format; a bulleted list or table is commonly used. 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