IB-1 Communication in Business Life

Peer review of cover letter

Evaluate and comment on your partner’s cover letter for the job application. Study your
partner’s documents and comment (make notes) on the following:
- Layout? Is it according to instructions? Visually appealing? Why / Why not?
- Greeting and date? Are they appropriate? Why / Why not?
- Introduction part? Clear? Appropriate?
The body paragraphs:
- Reference to studies and how studies have developed the skills?
- Reference to work experience and how the work experience have developed the
person?
- Reference to personal characteristics / soft skills?
- Are evidence and examples presented? I.e. some specific reason /
experience/achievement that would increase the chances for getting this job/ that
would make the candidate more appealing as a potential employee?
Conclusion? What is included? Is it appropriate in style?
Language and spelling? Underline / correct mistakes.
Polite and positive style? OR has the writer been over-confident (boasting) at some point? Is
there any place where the writer could have expressed himself / herself in more positive way?
The CV.
Is the professional profile / professional summary well-worded, correct, clear and effective?
Is the layout visually appealing?
Is it easy to hone in on the key points?
Is there a clear division between sections?
Are there grammar and spelling mistakes?
Is the font 11 or 12 pts?
Question for consideration to the writer: Is there anything you would like to revise in your
documents after having received feedback and looked at them with a fresh pair of eyes?