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Presented by: The Office of Career Development Smith UC Suite 210 (843) 661-1676

Cover Letter Workshop. Promote Yourself and Resume. Presented by: The Office of Career Development Smith UC Suite 210 (843) 661-1676. First Impression.

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Presented by: The Office of Career Development Smith UC Suite 210 (843) 661-1676

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  1. Cover Letter Workshop Promote Yourself and Resume Presented by: The Office of Career Development Smith UC Suite 210 (843) 661-1676

  2. First Impression A well written cover letter helps convince the employer to look at your resume and is your first chance to make a good impression.

  3. Your Address City, State Zip The Date Letter Recipient’s Name Recipient’s Title Company Name Company Address Dear Mr. or Mrs. Paragraphs Condolence Handwritten Signature Your Name Typed Block Format (hard copy)

  4. The Date Letter Recipient’s Name Recipient’s Title Company Name Company Address Dear Mr. or Mrs. Paragraphs Condolence Your Name Typed Your Address City, State Zip Block Format (Email)

  5. First Paragraph : Introduction • State the following: • The job position • How you learned of the position • Discuss why you are a good candidate for the position

  6. First Paragraph : Tips • Do • Explain what you can do for the employer • Be straightforward • Be confident in your abilities. Example Ex. I am the ideal candidate for this position… Ex. I am a hard working, self-motivated individual…

  7. First Paragraph : Tips Don’t State what you expect the position to do for you Avoid Ex. This position will allow me to move to a new town. Ex. I hear the pay for this position is great. Ex. I would like a nine to five job so I can do other things on the weekends.

  8. Second Paragraph : Skills • State the following: • Explain what skills qualify you for the position • How you’ve earned the skills • Why these skills will help the employer

  9. Second Paragraph : Tips • Do • Pick only a few (2 to 3) of the best skills related to the position • Don’t • Copy your resume onto the cover letter • Over-qualify yourself with too many skills • List skills not related to the position

  10. Third Paragraph : Get The Interview • State the following: • Indicate that the resume or other material are also attached. • State that you will be calling the employer for an interview or will be in town for an interview at a certain date.

  11. Four Paragraph : Thank You Thank the employer for their consideration and time spent reviewing your application

  12. Overall Tips • Do • Reflect a positive attitude • Keep the cover letter to one page • Tailor your cover letter to the job • Use spell check • Keep sentences clear and simple • Alternate sentence length to hold the reader’s interest.

  13. Overall Tips • Don’t • Weaken statements with “I feel” or “I believe” • Use a generic cover letter for all employers • Start every sentence with “I…” • Announce weaknesses • Include an autobiography

  14. Cover Letter Sample

  15. Office of CAREER DEVELOPMENT Suite 210, University Commons 843-661-1676 www.fmarion.edu/students/career

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