Total Possible Score: 5.00 Identifies a Position and Three Skills/Qualifications That Match the Students' Background Total: 1.50 Distinguished - Clearly identifies a position and three skills/qualifications matching the students' background. Proficient - Identifies a position and three skills/qualifications matching the students' background. The position or skills/qualifications is slightly unclear. Basic - Identifies a position and identifies three skills/qualifications matching the students'' background. The position and/or skills/qualifications are unclear. Below Expectations - Attempts to identify a position and three skills/qualifications matching student's background; however, the position and skills/qualifications are severely unclear. Non-Performance - The identification of a position and three skills/qualifications matching their background are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions. Creates a Two to Three Paragraph Cover Letter That Addresses the Three Matching Skills and/or Competencies to Highlight for the Potential Employer Total: 2.00 Distinguished - Creates an exceptionally clear two to three paragraph cover letter, fully addressing the three matching skills and/or competencies to highlight for the potential employer. Proficient - Creates a clear two to three paragraph cover letter, addressing the three matching skills and/or competencies to highlight for the potential employer. The cover letter is slightly underdeveloped. Basic - Creates a somewhat clear two to three paragraph cover letter, addressing the three matching skills and/or competencies to highlight for the potential employer. The cover letter is underdeveloped. Below Expectations - Attempts to create a two to three paragraph cover letter; however, does not address all three matching skills and/or competencies to highlight for the potential employer and the cover letter is significantly underdeveloped and unclear. Non-Performance - The two to three paragraph cover letter, addressing the three matching skills/qualifications to highlight for the potential employer is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Includes the Link for the Job Description at the Bottom of the Cover Letter Total: 0.50 Distinguished - Includes the link for the job description at the bottom of the cover letter. Proficient - Not applicable Basic - Includes the link for the job description, but not at the bottom of the cover letter. Below Expectations - Not applicable Non-Performance - Does not include the link for the job description. Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics Total: 1.00 Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand. Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand. Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader. Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader. Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. February 01, 2016 Mark Heston Chief Human Resource Officer The LCS Family of Companies 400 Locust Street Suite 820 Prairie, Oklahoma, 50309-2334 Dear Mark Heston: I learned about the Director of Community Relations position from the www.indeed.com. Currently, I am Cheryl Raiford the Ad Sense Team Leader at Amazon. I am interested in your company and the Director of Community Relations position. I have a substantial background in Public Relations and Communication which will lend itself well to the Director of Community Relations position. At my current job, I was able to ensure ad sense was a success and that my team was able to keep the timelines set by Amazon. Some of the skills that were needed to accomplish that project included being hospitable and being able to work with people. I also possess a strong affinity for teamwork and discipline. I am a result oriented individual who believes in value-addition as well as getting things done in the right way and within the bounds of time. I believe that all of these attributes combined make me the best candidate for the job at your company. My solid academic foundation in Public Relations and Communication, along with my passion and enthusiasm for Public Relations and Communication, enables me to contribute a great deal to The LCS Family of Companies The Company will also afford me a chance to do what I love and that is being able to influence change. I look forward to meeting with you for an interview. Please feel free to contact me at 3143553661 or cherylraiford@gmail.com. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Cheryl Raiford Enclosure: Resume http://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp? org=LCS&cws=1&rid=162&source=Indeed.com