Question

Read this cover letter: dear sir or madam: i am responding to your ad seeking data managers. i feel i am highly qualified for the position and have a great deal of relevant experience. i have managed the bookkeeping data for a local volunteer organization for several years. they couldn't get rid of me; i loved the job so much! i can provide several references attesting to my punctuality, bookkeeping abilities, and reliability. i look forward to your response. best wishes, john smith what is one of the weaknesses of this cover letter?
a. it overstates the candidate's qualifications.


b. it makes an attempt at humor.


c. it provides irrelevant information.


d. it makes the candidate appear selfish.

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Explanation:

would be my best guess

Answer 2

Answer:

b. it makes an attempt at humor.

Explanation:

This cover letter is not appropriate for a serious job search. While the letter states the candidate's qualifications, and the job he is looking for, it does not have a professional tone. This is because the candidate makes an attempt at humor. This is not the approach a serious candidate should take and it makes him seem ill-prepared and immature.