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Cover Letters

Video : Watch the video and answer the questions 1.The cover letter is different, why? 2.Who do you send the cover letter to? 3.If you don’t know the person who it is addressed to, you should … 4.A cover letter has a specific function. What is it? 5.Your cover letter should be … Short, personal and to the point. The decision maker. Try and find out something about them. To make that person read the document that it accompanies, for e.g. CV. It makes a personal connection.

What? What is a cover letter? Why write a cover letter? What makes a good cover letter? The cover letter should always be included when sending your CV for a possible job interview. This letter of application serves the purpose or introducing you and asking for an interview. The most important aspect of a successful cover letter is to introduce yourself as an ideal candidate for the job.

What? What do I include in a cover letter? 2. One or two specific examples of your job experience that matches the job advertisement exactly. 1.How you found the job advertisement. 3. A reference to your resume

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1. Sender’s address 2. Date 3. Recipient’s name and address 4. opening 5. Why you are writing 6. Work experience 7. Why me 8. closing

Introduction Use one of the following to bring yourself to the attention of the reader and make clear what job you are applying for: 1. Summarizetheposition 2. Name the opening

Middle paragraph(s) Use one of the following in each of your middle paragraphs to provide the reader with plenty of reasons to invite you to an interview: 1.Education 2.Work experience 3.Ability to work with others and/or alone 4.Interest in your field 5.Interest in the company 6.Responsibilities in previous positions

Closing Paragragh Make it easy for the reader to follow-up by providing your telephone number and address. You can ask for an interview appointment time, stating that you will be happy to come to the employer's office when convenient.

Useful Language I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for... As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and qualifications match this position's requirements. During...., I improved (furthered, extended, etc.) my knowledge of..., I look forward to an opportunity to speak with you in person. (OR to speak with you personally)

Example 2520 Vista Avenue Olympia, Washington April 19, 2001 Mr. Bob Trimm, Personnel Manager Importers Inc. 587 Lilly Road Dear Mr. Trimm, I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for a Legal Assistant specializing in Port Regulatory Law, which appeared in the Seattle Times on Sunday, June 15. As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and qualifications match this position's requirements. I especially would like to point out that I graduated Cum Laude from The University of Tacoma and was hired directly upon graduation due to my expertise in port authority regulations. During the four years that I worked for Shoreman and Co., I further deepened my knowledge of the fast changing regulatory laws in our state. My employer also thought highly enough of my abilities to promote me to head legal researcher after my first year of employment. I look forward to an opportunity to personally discuss the position with you. I will call you within the next five days to arrange an interview. Sincerely, Kenneth Beare Enclosure 2520 Vista Avenue Olympia, Washington April 19, 2001 Mr. Bob Trimm, Personnel Manager Importers Inc. 587 Lilly Road Dear Mr. Trimm, I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for a Legal Assistant specializing in Port Regulatory Law, which appeared in the Seattle Times on Sunday, June 15. As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and qualifications match this position's requirements. I especially would like to point out that I graduated Cum Laude from The University of Tacoma and was hired directly upon graduation due to my expertise in port authority regulations. During the four years that I worked for Shoreman and Co., I further deepened my knowledge of the fast changing regulatory laws in our state. My employer also thought highly enough of my abilities to promote me to head legal researcher after my first year of employment. I look forward to an opportunity to personally discuss the position with you. I will call you within the next five days to arrange an interview. Sincerely, Kenneth Beare Enclosure

Important things to remember 1 - Begin your cover letter by placing your address first, followed by the address of the company you are writing to. 2 - Use complete title and address; don't abbreviate. 3 - Always make an effort to write directly to the person in charge of hiring. 4 -Always sign letters.

WRITE A COVER LETTER FOR A POSITION WHICH YOU HOLD OR WOULD LIKE TO HOLD IN THE FUTURE Assignment