4-19 Cover Letters

Form Questions

Cover Letters (REAL world...)

• Show employer:
• Your writing skills.
• How you are qualified for the position

• Usually submitted with a resume; not giving new info, but highlighting some things on the resume that are relevant to the job you are applying for.

• Check on employer's website for how they want your to submit a cover letter/resume. Most have an "Employment" section.
• email (can be body of paragraph or attachment)
• snail mail
• through employer's website or job search site. (link)

• Paragraph 1:
• specific position you are applying for
• how you learned about this position
• if you have a contact, mention their name
• why you want to work them.

• Paragraph 2: 
• Tell them why/how you are qualified and why you are a strong candidate
• Give examples of your skills and experiences

• Paragraph 3:
• Ask for interview (optional).
• Repeat interest in position.
• Thank them for reviewing your resume.

TODAY we are doing Senior Project cover letters. And we have handouts :)