1.Compose an appropriate persuasive cover letter. Cover letters complement rsums, and encourage an employer to consider you for a specific position; which is: (Promotion to Manager from a sales person)

Use traditional letter formatting: be sure to include return and inside addresses, with appropriate titles/details, and signature block.

J.S.P. Rubric Expectations Grade COVER LETTER Opening - gets the reader's attention Identifies the position you are targeting Shows how qualifications are relevant to the job /2 12 14 12 Body-builds interest Demonstrates interest/knowledge of business Highlights most impressive quality & identifies other unique qualities 12 14 Closing - includes action item and follow-up Requests an interview Suggests follow-up and makes it easy for reader to contact applicant NIN 14 Tone - confident and energetic Writing style is clear and concise: "you" view Good flow; applicant sounds genuine; courteous and professional /2 12 14 Format /2 Return and employer's address details, salutation, and date are accurate *return address is YOUR address Full block style, proper paragraphing, spacing, etc. /2 14 /10 Grammar STYLE - sentence and paragraph structure: concise and clear; logic, etc. MECHANICS - spelling, word choice, punctuation, syntax, etc. /10 /20 Total: /40