Read the sentence from a sample cover letter.

when i saw how much this position paid, i knew that i needed to get this job! what is the weakness in this sentence?

a. the candidate appears to be selfish.

b. the candidate overstates his qualifications.

c. the candidate understates his qualifications.

d. the candidate attempts to be humorous.

Option A. The weakness in the sentence is that the candidate appears to be selfish.

Explanation:

When writing a sample cover letter in order to send it with your resume for an open position, it is important to give a good first impression to your possible new employer. When the author writes that "when i saw how much this position paid, I knew that I needed to get this job!" the person is not giving a positive image of themselves, as the employer can read that sentence and think that the candidate appears to be selfish, only thinking what he/she can gain for doing the work, and not what can they give to the job and/or company. Although salary is an important part when considering a new job, it should not be the main reason why you want to work somewhere, or if it is, the candidate should not express it so openly to the employer, as it gives a bad impression.

the answer is surely C.  i had a couple retakes but i got it right in the end of the tests!