COM 1030 Workplace Communication
Instructions and Marking Guide for the Cover Lette
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A cover letter is designed to entice the interviewer to want to know more about you, therefore, it
should showcase who you are, what skills you
ing to an organization, your excitement about
working for the organization, and that you are outstanding among other candidates. All this, in
no more than one page!
Here is the format (structure) to follow when creating your cover letter. Here is an example of a
cover letter following the proper format. Remember to use Times New Roman, Arial, o
Trebuchet font, size 12. Also, pay attention to the spacing in the format outline. Single space
within each element and double space between them. Your contact information should be in the
header of the letter.
Marking Guide
Followed proper cover letter format (spacing, 140
font, font size, all elements covered and done
Marking Guide
Followed proper cover letter format (spacing, 140
font, font size, all elements covered and done
co
ectly, one page only)
Cover letter tailored to the skills and 140
experience outlined in the job posting.
Punctuation and Grammar 120
Total /100
Marking Guide: Resume
Followed one of three 3 types of resume 15
formats: chronological, skills-based,
combination, ca
ied header across from
cover lette
Resume tailored to job-posting 4/5
Total 8/10
Total both assignments 18/20