Author: Diana Seebach

Cover Letter Marking Scheme

Your Name:

Peer Marker:

Requirements	Peer Mark	Teacher Mark
Name, Full Return Address	/1	/1
Current Date	/.5	/.5
Name, Position, Full Employer Address	/1	/1
Salutation (Dear Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms.)	/.5	/.5
Introductory Paragraph: / State position interested in / State where you saw the advertisement / State that your résumé is enclosed	/2	/2
Skills Paragraph (s): / State what you can bring to the job / Highlight skills and experiences suitable to the job	/4	/4
Concluding Paragraph: / State your hope to hear from them re: interview / Review what makes you the best candidate for the job / Provide a phone number where you can be reached / Thank them for their time and consideration	/4	/4
Closing: / Appropriate closing (eg. Sincerely,) / Signature and typed name / Encl. to indicate resume is attached	/2	/2
Spelling and Grammar: / Error free (spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc.) / Flow of ideas; easy to read/understand	/3	/3
Page Layout: / Proper spacing of paragraphs / Appropriate size of font	/2	/2
Total Marks:	/20	/20