1. Develop at least 5 criteria that you would look for in an employee for this SPECIFIC job. These can come from the job listing and can be general values that would benefit your organization. They should be specific, measurable, and conveyable within the scope of a cover letter and resume. For example, if I were hiring a project manager, I might list a strong history of leading successful projects, loyalty to a company (which might be conveyed by having a long tenure at a job, as well as language that indicates that the potential employee understands the job requirements in the cover letter), ability to convey information clearly and succinctly (that could be conveyed in a well-developed cover letter as well as a well-written resume), excellent written communication skills, and strong organization skills (a resume and cover letter should be well-organized, but should also list projects that demonstrate organization skills).