Cover Letter Critique

Client Name*

First Last

Career Development Officer*

Address Block

Name, address, phone and email supplied*

Yes
No

Date is within the application period*

Yes
No

Employer contact name is listed (if known)*

Yes
No

Employer position, organisation, address, phone number and email listed*

Yes
No

Regarding

Regarding line clearly identifies the position being applied for*

Yes
No

Position reference number is included (if available)*

Yes
No

Greeting / Farewell

Greeting is appropriate*

Yes
No

"Dear/To" is appropriate to the intended recipient*

Yes
No

Farewell is appropriate or "Yours Sincerely"*

Yes
No

Signature is added (if available) and client name is present*

Yes
No

Opening / Closing Paragraphs

Opening paragraph identifies position*

Yes
No

If advertised position the source of the position is identified*

Yes
No

Reason for application is stated clearly in opening paragraph*

Yes
No

Closing paragraph thanks employer*

Yes
No

Offer to meet is extended*

Yes
No

Contact number is provided again*

Yes
No

Body Paragraphs

First body paragraph clearly identifies key skills for the position and highlights client suitability*

Yes
No

Relevant technical skills and abilities are easily identifiable*

Yes
No

Personal skills and abilities are listed in the final body paragraph*

Yes
No

Strong and direct statements are used throughout*

Yes
No

Demonstrated examples support statements*

Yes
No

Appearance

Content is justified and located centrally on page*

Yes
No

Consistent use of text and formatting*

Yes
No

Does not include acronyms or abbreviations that are unclear*

Yes
No

Grammar and language is acceptable for target position*

Yes
No

Australian English is used and is free from spelling errors*

Yes
No

Referral

Declaration*

I have edited the attached cover letter to the clients requirements and to meet the above industry standards. Please review the cover letter and provide critical feedback as required as to its suitability.

Cover Letter*

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Position(s) cover letter is targeted at

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