Cover Letter

WHAT SHOULD YOUR COVER LETTER DO FOR YOU?

I should answer question - Wy should I y? I should g employers attention point y y, above other applicants, should contacted personal interview.

YOUR ADDRESS (D p y )

TODAY'S DATE

M./M. EMPLOYER'S NAME (I y don't , g !)

TITLE

COMPANY'S NAME

ADDRESS

DEAR M./M. EMPLOYER:

FIRST PARAGRAPH: T "y I' writing y" paragraph which immediately tells employer position y considered . T short - usually 2-3 sentences. Points cover:

Wy y writing which position y applying .

H y heard about position irrelevant unless mutual contact recruiting program. D write, "I learned opportunity through Career Services Office."

S y research y y interested position organization. T O A Oy g connection - Briefly Specifically leave ; sweeping statements .

SECOND PARAGRAPH: T "y I' qualified" paragraph. Highlight y relevant experiences qualities y relate position which y applying. Choose 2 - 3 points y about Specific experiences/accomplishments about general qualities y exhibited, provide Specific examples support those points. T paragraph change according job/employer which y applying. T usually longest paragraph letter. Y y break paragraph looks lengthy y points separate paragraphs. Points ponder:

T O A Oy first sentence should -hitting opener. I quick introduction, which accomplishment-oriented directed skills qualifications needed job/industry.

T O A Oy y paragraph should provide evidence p you've j claimed. C specific jobs/internships/activities/projects accomplishments associated those experiences. U y resume p specifics, NEVER reiterate passages y resume . Discuss y y employer- relate facts j. Strong examples important!

T O A Oy final sentence summary you've discussed above. I' g mention position title company bring reader specific j question.

FINAL PARAGRAPH: T short 2-4 sentences paragraph. Y should refer enclosed resume, request interview reader happen x (Contact within specific period unless recruiting program). I vital y thank reader his/her consideration.

Sincerely,

Y Signature

Y N



Enclosure()

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Tp M Y Letter Professional

Research company specifics about position y tailor y letter needs organization.

Avoid using y sentences start "I" writing passive voice (x. "This experience enabled ..." "Through y internship, I responsible ..."); instead, yourself subject every sentence active descriptions (x., "I internship, I demonstrated sound judgment problem-solving skills daily basis.").

D contractions (I', didn't, ').

Spelling, grammar, punctuation mistakes question! Cover letters reflection y writing skills, every cover letter example y .

B g y letters. (Black suggested)

Kp y letter short simple. T y whole life's story.

H Career Specialist review y cover letters during p- hours: Monday-Friday 1:30 – 4:30 Wednesday 8:30 – 11:30 OR y appointment anytime.

U g quality paper matches y resume paper envelopes.