tone, and style that’s best—it’s important to assess whether your
communication is “good news” objectively, that is, from your
reader’s point of view. At the same time, you don’t want to
diminish yourself. If modesty leads you to conclude that a fair
score is a one, ask yourself why you are applying for the job. In
this case, let’s say that you truly believe you’re a strong candidate
for the job. You score this question an eight.