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Cover Letters

Cover Letters. What is a Cover Letter?. A typed letter to introduce yourself Sent with resume and/or job application. Let your personality shine through…sell yourself. Cover Letter must…. Catch reader’s attention Create desire Ask for the opportunity. Addresses. Your Name & Address

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Cover Letters

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  1. Cover Letters

  2. What is a Cover Letter? • A typed letter to introduce yourself • Sent with resume and/or job application

  3. Let your personality shine through…sell yourself

  4. Cover Letter must… • Catch reader’s attention • Create desire • Ask for the opportunity

  5. Addresses • Your Name & Address • Current Date • Name & address to person in charge of hiring • Address to a specific person.

  6. Salutation • “Dear…” • Address to a specific person.

  7. Opening Paragraph Why are you writing? • State the job you are applying for AND • How you found out about the job

  8. Example… I am writing about a position as a Child Care Aide which was advertised in the September 9 issue of the Olathe Daily News. I am very interested in helping young children in an educational setting.

  9. Body Paragraph • Showcase your skills & credentials

  10. Example… I am a senior at Olathe North High School and have taken courses in Parenting and psychology. I have held a job at a day care facility for the past year and a half. My resume reflects the abilities I possess that qualify me for the position.

  11. Closing Paragraph • Ask for the interview! • List contact phone number(s)

  12. Signature & Enclosures • Sincerely, Respectively, In Anticipation, Enthusiastically • Your Name Typed • Enclosures

  13. Example Thank you for your time and I look forward to discussing this position with you in further detail. I can be reached at (913) 780-7140 to set up a time for an interview. Sincerely, Your Name Encl: Resume

  14. Tips… • Never send a resume without a cover letter • Use good quality paper

  15. Tips… • Provide specific information that highlights your skills • Research the company • Proofread over & over!!

  16. Assignment • Write a cover letter to accompany your resume • Remember to use correct letter form and be specific.

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