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Effective Cover letters

Effective Cover letters. Pretty Good is good enough. A Simple format. Memorize the format Use the same opening/closing lines Customize the body Don’t sweat it! But . . . do proofread carefully. Paragraph 1. Which position How you heard about it (name dropping) Enthusiasm

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Effective Cover letters

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  1. Effective Cover letters Pretty Good is good enough

  2. A Simple format • Memorize the format • Use the same opening/closing lines • Customize the body • Don’t sweat it! • But . . . do proofread carefully.

  3. Paragraph 1 • Which position • How you heard about it (name dropping) • Enthusiasm • Please consider me for the Electrical Engineering Intern position advertised in the Deseret News last Sunday. Joe Schmidt, who works in manufacturing at your company, suggested I apply. He said my team-oriented attitude would be a good fit for your organization.

  4. Paragraphs 2 and 3 • How you match them • Specific facts or a PAR story • Keywords • Your ad indicated that you are looking for someone with radio circuitry training. I have taken three classes on radio circuitry, receiving an A in each course and completing a final project in _______.

  5. Paragraph 4 • Request for interview • Your contact information • Polite statement • Please call me at 801-555-5555 to arrange an interview. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,

  6. Final Tips • Cut some of the “I”s • Have someone else read it • Sound like yourself, but better • Check addressee every time!

  7. In-Class Exercise • Pick one of two job postings • Write 1-3 paragraphs of letter • Hand it in • Get it back next time • Reminder: Resume/Cover Letter Draft Due 10/18

  8. Memory Jogger • Paragraph 1: • which position, name dropping, enthusiasm • Paragraphs 2-3: • how you match them, specific PAR stories, key words • Paragraph 4: request for interview, contact info, polite statement

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