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Introduction
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Unclear who the letter is supposed to go to or the purpose of the letter.
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Letter addressed, but with incorrect or no title. Unclear interest or no job specified in opening.
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Letter addressed to specific person with correct title. Interest and purpose of letter is unclear.
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Letter addressed to specific person with correct title. Clearly explains purpose of letter.
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Content/body
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Letter is written in improper format. Resume information is simply repeated without business cover letter format being followed.
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States some accomplishments or goals. Body of letter is not brief and to the point. Some facts are not relevant to resume.
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Letter describes accomplishments and goals. Does more than restate what will be in resume.
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Letter describes accomplishments and goals, as well as how they relate to position. Does more than restate what will be in resume.
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Conclusion
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Letter does not restate application being applied for. Does not state qualifications. Does not ask permission to follow up.
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It is not clear what position is being applied for or what the candidate qualifications are for the position. Letter information is vague. Asks permission to follow up.
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Letter restates position being applied for. Does not clearly state candidate qualification. Asks permission to follow up.
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Letter clearly restates position being applied for, as well as candidate qualification. Asks permission to follow up.
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Grammar/spelling
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Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar and/or spelling.
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Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar and/or spelling.
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Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar and/or spelling.
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Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling.
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Neatness
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Letter appears to have been done in a hurry or stored improperly. It is wrinkled and has several distracting marks or errors. Care not taken.
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Letter is type, is somewhat wrinkled or has marks. Has up to 2 error marks.
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Letter is typed, clean, not wrinkled and is somewhat easy to read. Font and print size may need some adjustment.
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Letter is typed, clean, not wrinkled, and is easy to read. It is apparent letter was done with pride.
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