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Cover Letters That Get

Cover Letters That Get. Results. By the end of this workshop you will learn:. Types of Cover Letters. Basics & Structure of a Cover Letter. Letter of Introduction. What is a Cover Letter?. Good Cover Letters. Engaging. Specific. Cover Letters. Describe, Include, & Outline.

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Cover Letters That Get

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  1. Cover Letters That Get Results

  2. By the end of this workshop you will learn: Types of Cover Letters Basics & Structure of a Cover Letter

  3. Letter of Introduction What is a Cover Letter?

  4. Good Cover Letters Engaging Specific

  5. Cover Letters Describe, Include, & Outline Your interest, qualifications & experience.

  6. When preparing your cover letter, carefully read the application instructions.

  7. Key Elements of a Good Cover Letter

  8. Key Elements no spelling & typing errors. right person. own words. research company. use terms & phrases.

  9. Why should I hire you?

  10. Tips to Make Your Cover Letter Professional

  11. Why you're good at what you do.How you'll help the company.Your enthusiasm for the job. Express 3 Things

  12. You Cover Letter is a story.

  13. Let’s talk about types of cover letters…

  14. Job Posting Cover Letter

  15. “Cold” Cover Letter or “Getting Your Foot in the Door”

  16. Blocked Style __________________________________________________ Your Street Address Town, State, Zip Telephone Number Current Date Employer’s Name Employer’s Title Employer’s Business Name Street Address Town, State, Zip Dear ____________: The first paragraph contains information on where you saw the advertisement for the job and what position are you applying for. It may also be a place where you drop the name of a network contact in the field as a referral to a position. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. Final paragraph thanks the employer for their time in reviewing your qualifications and either asks for action on the part of the employer or suggests that you will be following up with the employer in a set amount of time. Sincerely, Sign Here Your Name Typed Enc: Resume, References Your Street Address Town, State, Zip Telephone Number Current Date SENDER’S ADDRESS AND DATE INGREDIENTS OF A COVER LETTER

  17. Blocked Style __________________________________________________ Your Street Address Town, State, Zip Telephone Number Current Date Employer’s Name Employer’s Title Employer’s Business Name Street Address Town, State, Zip Dear ____________: The first paragraph contains information on where you saw the advertisement for the job and what position are you applying for. It may also be a place where you drop the name of a network contact in the field as a referral to a position. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. Final paragraph thanks the employer for their time in reviewing your qualifications and either asks for action on the part of the employer or suggests that you will be following up with the employer in a set amount of time. Sincerely, Sign Here Your Name Typed Enc: Resume, References Employer’s Name Employer’s Title Employer’s Business Name Street Address Town, State, Zip Employer’s Address

  18. Blocked Style __________________________________________________ Your Street Address Town, State, Zip Telephone Number Current Date Employer’s Name Employer’s Title Employer’s Business Name Street Address Town, State, Zip Dear ____________: The first paragraph contains information on where you saw the advertisement for the job and what position are you applying for. It may also be a place where you drop the name of a network contact in the field as a referral to a position. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. Final paragraph thanks the employer for their time in reviewing your qualifications and either asks for action on the part of the employer or suggests that you will be following up with the employer in a set amount of time. Sincerely, Sign Here Your Name Typed Enc: Resume, References Greeting/Salutation Dear ____________:

  19. Blocked Style __________________________________________________ Your Street Address Town, State, Zip Telephone Number Current Date Employer’s Name Employer’s Title Employer’s Business Name Street Address Town, State, Zip Dear ____________: The first paragraph contains information on where you saw the advertisement for the job and what position are you applying for. It may also be a place where you drop the name of a network contact in the field as a referral to a position. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. Final paragraph thanks the employer for their time in reviewing your qualifications and either asks for action on the part of the employer or suggests that you will be following up with the employer in a set amount of time. Sincerely, Sign Here Your Name Typed Enc: Resume, References The first paragraph contains information on where you saw the advertisement for the job and what position are you applying for. It may also be a place where you drop the name of a network contact in the field as a referral to a position. Paragraph # 1

  20. Blocked Style __________________________________________________ Your Street Address Town, State, Zip Telephone Number Current Date Employer’s Name Employer’s Title Employer’s Business Name Street Address Town, State, Zip Dear ____________: The first paragraph contains information on where you saw the advertisement for the job and what position are you applying for. It may also be a place where you drop the name of a network contact in the field as a referral to a position. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. Final paragraph thanks the employer for their time in reviewing your qualifications and either asks for action on the part of the employer or suggests that you will be following up with the employer in a set amount of time. Sincerely, Sign Here Your Name Typed Enc: Resume, References This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. Paragraph # 2

  21. Blocked Style __________________________________________________ Your Street Address Town, State, Zip Telephone Number Current Date Employer’s Name Employer’s Title Employer’s Business Name Street Address Town, State, Zip Dear ____________: The first paragraph contains information on where you saw the advertisement for the job and what position are you applying for. It may also be a place where you drop the name of a network contact in the field as a referral to a position. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. Final paragraph thanks the employer for their time in reviewing your qualifications and either asks for action on the part of the employer or suggests that you will be following up with the employer in a set amount of time. Sincerely, Sign Here Your Name Typed Enc: Resume, References The final paragraph thanks the employer for their time in reviewing your qualifications and either asks for action on the part of the employer or suggests that you will be following up with the employer in a set amount of time. Paragraph # 3

  22. Blocked Style __________________________________________________ Your Street Address Town, State, Zip Telephone Number Current Date Employer’s Name Employer’s Title Employer’s Business Name Street Address Town, State, Zip Dear ____________: The first paragraph contains information on where you saw the advertisement for the job and what position are you applying for. It may also be a place where you drop the name of a network contact in the field as a referral to a position. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. Final paragraph thanks the employer for their time in reviewing your qualifications and either asks for action on the part of the employer or suggests that you will be following up with the employer in a set amount of time. Sincerely, Sign Here Your Name Typed Enc: Resume, References Sincerely, Sign Here Your Name Typed Signature Line

  23. Blocked Style __________________________________________________ Your Street Address Town, State, Zip Telephone Number Current Date Employer’s Name Employer’s Title Employer’s Business Name Street Address Town, State, Zip Dear ____________: The first paragraph contains information on where you saw the advertisement for the job and what position are you applying for. It may also be a place where you drop the name of a network contact in the field as a referral to a position. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. This paragraph talks about some of your key skills and what you have to offer an employer. Final paragraph thanks the employer for their time in reviewing your qualifications and either asks for action on the part of the employer or suggests that you will be following up with the employer in a set amount of time. Sincerely, Sign Here Your Name Typed Enc: Resume, References Enclosures Enc: Resume, References

  24. T-Format Another Cover Letter Design Option

  25. Your Requirements My Qualifications Bachelor’s in business or management Human resources or training experience Reliability and positive work ethic B.S. in Business Management Chosen to train all new employees in a fast-paced retail environment Promoted twice in three years with Blockbuster Video

  26. Top 10 Cover Letter Tips

  27. Cover Letter Do’s & Don’ts

  28. I am a… (profession or title) With experience in… (area of expertise) My strengths include… (what you are best at) 60 Second Commercial

  29. Your Successful Cover Letter

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