1) Does the letter include all the necessary components (return address, header, salutation, introductory paragraph, body paragraph(s), and conclusion)? If not, what’s missing?
- Yes the letter does include all of the necessary components.
2) Does the writer use block format (all text with the left margin)?
- The write does use block format.
3) Does the style of the letter suit the occasion? Is it too informal? Too formal or generic? Explain.
- The style of the letter does suit the occasion. It answered all of the necessary questions that are included in a cover letter. The writer informed the reader why they were interested in the position and how they qualified for it.
4) Does the writer take the right tone? (E.g., come off as enthusiastic without gushing? highly qualified without bragging?) Explain.
- The writer had the right tone. They explained in enough detail as to why they were eligible for the position but did not over do it with several examples.
5) Are there any spelling or mechanical errors? If so, identify them, either by listing them here or by circling them on a printed draft.
- “by having an attitude of always being excited to learn”
- I also have strong communication skills in understanding and sharing opinions with people who have different backgrounds and cultures
Other than that, it was great
1) Does the letter speak directly and specifically to the job ad, using keywords to organize the discussion of his or her qualifications? Even if it does, what could be done better?
- Yes, the letter does speak directly to the job ad. The use of keywords was excellent. I would suggestion I would make would to include a couple more keywords to make it stronger.
2) Does the writer mention specific reasons why he or she has applied for the position? Explain
- The writer does mention specific reasons as to why they have applied for the position. They explained by giving their past experiences working in similar fields associated with job their applying to.
3) Does the writer identify specific skills, using terminology that other experienced people would recognize?
- Yes
4) Does the introductory paragraph identify the position applied for, its source, and then the major reason(s) why the writer is well-suited?
- The only thing missing is where the writer found the job ad from
5) Does the conclusion say how the writer can be contacted for further discussion or an interview? Does the letter end on a high note? Explain.
- The writer’s contact info (cell number or email address) is missing but the letter does end on a high note. The writer made known one last time how interested they are in the position and thanked the reader for their time and consideration.
6) What is the most important revision the writer should make? Explain
- The most important revision would to correct the few mechanical errors I found but that is it. Good job!
1) Does the letter include all the necessary components (return address, header, salutation, introductory paragraph, body paragraph(s), and conclusion)? If not, what’s missing?
- Yes the letter does include all of the necessary components.
2) Does the writer use block format (all text with the left margin)?
- yes the writer does
3) Does the style of the letter suit the occasion? Is it too informal? Too formal or generic? Explain.
- The style of the letter does suit the occasion. It explained all the important parts to the reader and the things the person was qualified for.
4) Does the writer take the right tone? (E.g., come off as enthusiastic without gushing? highly qualified without bragging?) Explain.
- The writer uses the right tone for his cover letter. he used many examples to explain stuff in detail.
5) Are there any spelling or mechanical errors? If so, identify them, either by listing them here or by circling them on a printed draft.
- “by having an attitude of always being excited to learn”
1) Does the letter speak directly and specifically to the job ad, using keywords to organize the discussion of his or her qualifications? Even if it does, what could be done better?
- Yes, the letter does speak directly to the job ad. He used alot of keywords.
2) Does the writer mention specific reasons why he or she has applied for the position? Explain
- The writer does mention specific reasons as to why they have applied for the position. He did that by explaining the past experiences he has had in that field of work.
3) Does the writer identify specific skills, using terminology that other experienced people would recognize?
- Yes
4) Does the introductory paragraph identify the position applied for, its source, and then the major reason(s) why the writer is well-suited?
- he doesn't mention the source
5) Does the conclusion say how the writer can be contacted for further discussion or an interview? Does the letter end on a high note? Explain.
- The writers contact information is missing for example his cell number and email.
6) What is the most important revision the writer should make? Explain
- A few errors he made in his grammar part of the section. Other wise i think he did an awesome job.
Comments
Cover Letter critique
1) Does the letter include all the necessary components (return address, header, salutation, introductory paragraph, body paragraph(s), and conclusion)? If not, what’s missing?
- Yes the letter does include all of the necessary components.
2) Does the writer use block format (all text with the left margin)?
- The write does use block format.
3) Does the style of the letter suit the occasion? Is it too informal? Too formal or generic? Explain.
- The style of the letter does suit the occasion. It answered all of the necessary questions that are included in a cover letter. The writer informed the reader why they were interested in the position and how they qualified for it.
4) Does the writer take the right tone? (E.g., come off as enthusiastic without gushing? highly qualified without bragging?) Explain.
- The writer had the right tone. They explained in enough detail as to why they were eligible for the position but did not over do it with several examples.
5) Are there any spelling or mechanical errors? If so, identify them, either by listing them here or by circling them on a printed draft.
- “by having an attitude of always being excited to learn”
- I also have strong communication skills in understanding and sharing opinions with people who have different backgrounds and cultures
Other than that, it was great
1) Does the letter speak directly and specifically to the job ad, using keywords to organize the discussion of his or her qualifications? Even if it does, what could be done better?
- Yes, the letter does speak directly to the job ad. The use of keywords was excellent. I would suggestion I would make would to include a couple more keywords to make it stronger.
2) Does the writer mention specific reasons why he or she has applied for the position? Explain
- The writer does mention specific reasons as to why they have applied for the position. They explained by giving their past experiences working in similar fields associated with job their applying to.
3) Does the writer identify specific skills, using terminology that other experienced people would recognize?
- Yes
4) Does the introductory paragraph identify the position applied for, its source, and then the major reason(s) why the writer is well-suited?
- The only thing missing is where the writer found the job ad from
5) Does the conclusion say how the writer can be contacted for further discussion or an interview? Does the letter end on a high note? Explain.
- The writer’s contact info (cell number or email address) is missing but the letter does end on a high note. The writer made known one last time how interested they are in the position and thanked the reader for their time and consideration.
6) What is the most important revision the writer should make? Explain
- The most important revision would to correct the few mechanical errors I found but that is it. Good job!
comment
1) Does the letter include all the necessary components (return address, header, salutation, introductory paragraph, body paragraph(s), and conclusion)? If not, what’s missing?
- Yes the letter does include all of the necessary components.
2) Does the writer use block format (all text with the left margin)?
- yes the writer does
3) Does the style of the letter suit the occasion? Is it too informal? Too formal or generic? Explain.
- The style of the letter does suit the occasion. It explained all the important parts to the reader and the things the person was qualified for.
4) Does the writer take the right tone? (E.g., come off as enthusiastic without gushing? highly qualified without bragging?) Explain.
- The writer uses the right tone for his cover letter. he used many examples to explain stuff in detail.
5) Are there any spelling or mechanical errors? If so, identify them, either by listing them here or by circling them on a printed draft.
- “by having an attitude of always being excited to learn”
1) Does the letter speak directly and specifically to the job ad, using keywords to organize the discussion of his or her qualifications? Even if it does, what could be done better?
- Yes, the letter does speak directly to the job ad. He used alot of keywords.
2) Does the writer mention specific reasons why he or she has applied for the position? Explain
- The writer does mention specific reasons as to why they have applied for the position. He did that by explaining the past experiences he has had in that field of work.
3) Does the writer identify specific skills, using terminology that other experienced people would recognize?
- Yes
4) Does the introductory paragraph identify the position applied for, its source, and then the major reason(s) why the writer is well-suited?
- he doesn't mention the source
5) Does the conclusion say how the writer can be contacted for further discussion or an interview? Does the letter end on a high note? Explain.
- The writers contact information is missing for example his cell number and email.
6) What is the most important revision the writer should make? Explain
- A few errors he made in his grammar part of the section. Other wise i think he did an awesome job.