how to write a cover letter cover letters for your resume
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Cover Letter – divided into 3 Paragraphs 1. Opening paragraph 1. Catch their attention 2. Explain WHY you are writing, why you are sending a resume 3. Establish who you are, why they should be talking to you 4. Reference how you know/heard about the job/position 2. Body 1. “Frame” your skills in the context of the business 2. Not only talk about your skills/qualities, but how your skills/qualities FIT what they are hiring for 3. Reflect your understanding of the company – do your research 3. Closing paragraph 1. Tell how you will follow up - “call to action”TRANSCRIPT
How to Write a Cover LetterCOVER LETTERS FOR YOUR RESUME
An exceptional cover letter…
Has strong personalization (let them know who YOU are) Only relevant information – short, concise Attention-getting Is proofread and error free
Cover Letter – divided into 3 Paragraphs1. Opening paragraph
1. Catch their attention2. Explain WHY you are writing, why you are sending a resume3. Establish who you are, why they should be talking to you4. Reference how you know/heard about the job/position
2. Body1. “Frame” your skills in the context of the business 2. Not only talk about your skills/qualities, but how your skills/qualities FIT what they are hiring for3. Reflect your understanding of the company – do your research
3. Closing paragraph1. Tell how you will follow up - “call to action”
Homework: Due Wednesday April 29th
Create a sample Cover Letter to a prospective employer, internship site, the Next Move Department, or anywhere you will be submitting your resume in the next 6 months – 1 year.
1. Typed2. 3 Paragraphs3. Formatted correctly
Anatomy of a Successful Cover Letter