What is a Cover Letter? One page letter meant to primarily capture an employer’s interest in choosing you for a desired position. Cover letter, unlike personal statement, should contain the big picture: major interest, accomplishments, and most relevant, work-related experience.

How to Structure a Cover Letter Content of first paragraph How you learned about the job and why you became interested in it State the position applying for An interest - catching phrase why you are the best fit

First Paragraph Sample Please consider my application for a junior management position at your Lake Geneva resort. I will graduate from San Jose΄ College on May 30 with an Associate of Arts degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management. Dr. H.V. Garlid, my nutrition professor, described his experience as a consultant for Liberty International to me and encouraged me to apply. I apply to be a part of the Martin Luther Environmental Fellowship. I am currently a sophomore majoring in Biology at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. I became interested in this fellowship immediately I learned about it from faculty because of my passion for Environmental science. I have always been concerned about environmental issues because I grew up in the midst of environmental hazards

Content of the Body Relevant experience Qualifications Accomplishment

Conclusion The “Bait” sentence Contact information

Examples of Bait Sentences I have confidence in my hospitality management skills. My experience and education have prepared me to work well with others and to respond creatively to changes, crises, and added responsibilities. I have been exposed to studying scientific journal and giving presentation. This experience has molded me into a better presenter. I believe that an acceptance into the Martin Luther Fellowship would build me even more as a presenter and a scientist.  I want to grow and advance in the knowledge of my field and I am very confident that this fellowship would enable me to.

Cover Letter Details Beginning end Your address Ending phrase Date Employer’s name and address Salutation Ending phrase Signature Name

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What is a Thank You Letter ? A thank you letter is used to show gratitude and appreciation

Thank You Letters

Thank You Letter Format Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Email Date Signature

When do You Send a Thank You letter ? 1. By sending a thank-you note, you show your interviewer common courtesy and respect. 2. So few job applicants send thank-you notes that you automatically stand out if you do. 3. A thank-you note gives you an opportunity to reiterate points you made during your interview. 4. A thank-you note lets you make points you forgot to make in your interview. 5. A thank-you note demonstrates your written communication skills.

Sample Thank You Letter Name Title Organization Address City, State, Zip Code Dear First Name, (or Mr./Ms. Last Name if you don't know them well) Thank you for all the help you have given me with my job search. I especially appreciate the information and advice you have provided, and the contacts you have shared with me. Your assistance has been invaluable to me during this process. Again, thank you so much. I greatly appreciate your generosity. Best Regards, Your Name

Sample Thank You E-mail Subject Line of the Message: (examples) Thank You - Assistant Account Executive Interview Email Message: Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name: I enjoyed speaking with you today about the assistant account executive position at the Smith Agency. The job seems to be an excellent match for my skills and interests. The creative approach to account management that you described confirmed my desire to work with you. In addition to my enthusiasm, I will bring to the position strong writing skills, assertiveness, and the ability to encourage others to work cooperatively with the department. I appreciate the time you took to interview me. I am very interested in working for you and look forward to hearing from you regarding this position. Sincerely, Your Name Email Address Address Phone Number [LinkedIn URL] [Website URL]

Thank You Letter Do’s and Don’ts Send your email right away,  within 24 hours of the interview, to thank the hiring managers and confirm your interest.  Include all your interviewers  or send separate emails to each person who spoke with you. Keep in mind that if you do the latter, your messages should vary somewhat, so that the recipients don't compare notes later and feel like they just got a chain email. (Note for your interview prep: it’s a good idea to gather business cards or make a note of interviewers’ names during the meeting, to ensure that you know whom to address.) Include the name of the position in the subject line, and the words "thank you." This will ensure that the hiring manager sees your response and knows that your email is important. Remind the interviewer of your qualifications, making sure to mention any keywords in the original job listing (or that came up during the interview itself). Offer links  to your online portfolios and other professional sites and networks. Stalk your interviewers. One thank you email and a follow-up a week or so later are more than enough. Beyond that, you're not recommending yourself, you're stressing them out. Remember that your goal is not only to show the hiring managers that you’re qualified, but to convince them that they want to work with you. Repeatedly hounding them with follow-up emails won’t build your case. Send anything  that makes you look bad. This includes personal social media profiles that contain unprofessional pictures or behavior. Err on the side of caution when determining this. You might see nothing wrong with a photo of you enjoying a margarita on a tropical vacation, but your hiring manager might feel differently. Be too casual. No memes, internet acronyms, etc. Send misspelled, grammatically incorrect emails, or anything that hasn't been proofread by a trusted friend. Even professional editors make mistakes when they try to work on their own. Get another set of eyeballs to look over your work before you hit "send." Source: https://www.thebalance.com/thank-you-email-after-job-interview-2063958