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Cover Letters

Cover Letters. What is a Cover Letter?. A cover letter consists of a few simple paragraphs that state the job for which you are applying, your qualifications, and your requests for an interview.

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Cover Letters

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  1. Cover Letters

  2. What is a Cover Letter? • A cover letter consists of a few simple paragraphs that state the job for which you are applying, your qualifications, and your requests for an interview. • It is important that this letter be clearly and concisely written, as it is usually the first contact you have with a prospective employer. • You may also want to use a cover letter when presenting your resume in person. • Remember the rewards of a good first impression. • Always use a cover letter whenever you send a resume to a prospective employer.

  3. Cover Letter • Address your letter to a specific person, if possible. • Use the city telephone directory, company’s website, or some other source. • If you do not have someone’s name, call the company and ask for the name of the human resources manager or the manager of the department. • If you cannot obtain an individual’s name, you can address the letter to “Human Resources Manager” or “Personnel Manager”.

  4. Cover Letter • State the purpose of your letter and the position for which you are applying. • State those qualifications that make you well suited for the job. • Request an interview • Sign your letter before sending it.

  5. Content of a Cover Letter • Opening Paragraph – State why you are writing, the name of the position for which you are applying, and how you learned of the opening. If you are responding to an ad, state the date and name of the newspaper in which you saw the ad or the website on which the ad was posted.

  6. Content of a Cover Letter • Middle Paragraph – State why you are interested in working for the employer and why you desire this type of work.

  7. Content of a Cover Letter • Closing Paragraph – Refer to your resume and encourage action. Ask for an interview or end with a question that encourages a reply. Instead of a statement such as “I would appreciate hearing from you in the future” which does not draw action, you might say, “I will call you next week to determine when we might meet to discuss the job opening.” or you may say, “Please call me at (837) 555- 1232 concerning an interview to discuss the opening.”

  8. Cover Letter Examples • Look at handout….page 16.

  9. Write a Cover Letter • Review all of the newspaper employment ads on page 17. Select the job that is of most interest to you, and assume you have all of the qualifications. Used the practice paper provided to draft a cover letter. You may refer to the samples – DO NOT COPY THESE SAMPLES. • Your draft must be completed and turned in by the end of class Wednesday. • After you have drafted your cover letter, I will read it. Then you may type it.

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