All Cover Letters Should include the following stuffs: Explain why you are sending a resume . Don't send a resu...
All Cover
Letters Should include the following stuffs:
Explain why you are sending a resume.
Don't send a resume without a cover letter.
Don't make the reader guess what you are asking for; be specific: Do you want a summer internship opportunity, or a permanent position at graduation; are you inquiring about future employment possibilities?
Tell specifically how you learned about the position or the organization —
Explain why you are sending a resume.
Don't send a resume without a cover letter.
Don't make the reader guess what you are asking for; be specific: Do you want a summer internship opportunity, or a permanent position at graduation; are you inquiring about future employment possibilities?
Tell specifically how you learned about the position or the organization —
A flyer posted in
your
department, a web site, a family friend who works at the organization. It is
appropriate to mention the name of someone who suggested that you write.
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Convince
the reader to look at your resume.
The cover letter will be seen first. Therefore, it must be very well written and targeted to that employer. |
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Call
attention to elements of your background — education, leadership, experience — that are
relevant to a position you are seeking. Be as specific as possible, using
examples.
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Reflect
your attitude, personality, motivation, enthusiasm, and communication skills.
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Provide or
refer to any information specifically requested in a job advertisement that
might not be covered in your resume, such as availability date, or reference
to an attached writing sample.
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Indicate
what you will do to follow-up.
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In a
letter of application — applying for an advertised opening — applicants often say something
like "I look forward to hearing from you." However, if you have
further contact info (e.g. phone number) and if the employer hasn't said
"no phone calls," it's better to take the initiative to follow-up,
saying something like, "I will contact you in the next two weeks to see
if you require any additional information regarding my qualifications."
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In a
letter of inquiry — asking about the possibility of an opening — don't assume the employer
will contact you. You should say something like, "I will contact you in
two weeks to learn more about upcoming employment opportunities with (name of
organization)." Then mark your calendar to make the call.
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Cover
Letter Format Guidelines:
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