Monday, January 24, 2011

Cover Letters

ENGL 191 Presentation - Tuesday 01/25/11

Cover Letters

Purpose:
  • Self-promotion
  • Target a certain branch of job/internship etc.
  •  Shows the company how you as an individual fit in
Information in it: (taken from leo.stcloudstate.edu)
  •  Use key terms from the ad or job description that are clearly relevant to your background
  • Opening paragraph: clarify your purpose and build readers interest
  • Body: skills and abilities useful to the company
  • Closing paragraph: request an interview as well as a strong reminder of the benefit to the prospective employer of scheduling an interview
Resources:
  • Career Services ( I will talk a little bit about what they do )


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