Question

Dear sir or madam:

I am responding to your advertisement seeking administrative assistants. i think that i have the skills to help your company. i have been told by my coworkers that i have good attention to detail, and they may be correct.

why is this cover letter inappropriate?

a. the candidate understates his qualifications.
b. the candidate tries to be humorous.
c. the candidate includes gender bias.
d. the candidate overstates his qualifications

Answer 1

The cover letter is inappropriate as it is unprofessional in tone, shows uncertainty in qualifications, fails to match skills with job requirements, lacks company knowledge, and does not effectively sell the applicant's potential.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cover letter in question is inappropriate for several reasons. First, it lacks professionalism due to the casual tone and failure to capitalize 'i.' Second, the phrase 'they may be correct' shows a lack of confidence, as an effective cover letter should showcase one's qualifications with certainty.

Moreover, this cover letter does not include any reference to the job posting, fails to outline the applicant's specific skills, and lacks a tailored explanation of how those skills match the job requirements. The applicant also does not express enthusiasm or show knowledge about the company, nor do they suggest an interview or include a proper closing. Lastly, the cover letter does not sell the applicant's potential effectively to meet the company's needs.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) the candidate understates its qualifications.

The cover letter is inappropriate because it understates its qualifications.

When writing a cover letter to an employer, the candidate must express correctly and accurate its qualifications. This means –of course- the candidate is not going to lie or exaggerate its skills, abilities, and experience. But the candidate also needs no to diminishes its qualifications. He/She needs to write what he/she is capable to do in a way that shows he can perform the job. The candidate must demonstrate confidence in its background.