Cover Letters Career Explorations Mrs. Fritz. Parts of a letter Date line – Insert…Date and Time Inside Address--Includes name and address of the business.

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Cover Letters Career Explorations Mrs. Fritz

Parts of a letter Date line – Insert…Date and Time Inside Address--Includes name and address of the business or person whom letter is being sent. Salutation--The greeting. Example: Dear Ms. Verstraete : Body-Message of the letter Complimentary Close-Phrase such as Sincerely yours, Signature--Writer’s signature handwritten in black or blue ink. Writer’s Identification--Writer’s keyed name and address are the last part of the letter

Elements of a cover letter Block-style letter This letter is written in response to either a job advertisement or an inquiry about a possible opening. You should enclose your resume and any other pertinent documents with the cover letter.

Block-Style Letter Margins 1-inch all the way around File…Page Setup…Margins Tab…Change to 1 (Top, Bottom, Left, Right) All paragraphs start at left. Single-spaced within paragraphs Double-spaced between paragraphs

Personal Business Letter A letter from an individual to a business. Margins 1-inch Mixed punctuation Examples:

Formatting of a letter 7 Enters Date Line 4 Enters Inside Address 2 Enters Salutation: 2 Enters Body – SS paragraphs 2 Enters Complimentary Close, 4 Enters Writers’ ID 2 Enters Enclosure – Why?

April 15, 1997 Dr. Gary Evans, Superintendent Lafayette Co. C-I School District 2818 Highway Blvd. Higginsville, MO Dear Dr. Evans: I am writing in regards to the teaching position which was advertised in the University of Kansas Career Bulletin. This position seems to be one which closely matches my career goals. I have a teaching certificate in the state of Kansas. I am currently working on obtaining my Missouri certification. I will have this certification by May. I am certified to teach bookkeeping, business law, data processing, and business economics. I have recently been teaching computer applications and performing system’s administrator duties at Sacred Heart Junior-Senior High School. In the future, I plan to be certified in computers. As you can see from my enclosed resume, I have been teaching at Sacred Heart Junior-Senior High School for the past two years. While at Sacred Heart, I was involved in coaching and sponsoring many different activities. This experience has enhanced my teaching capabilities, and I believe that I would be an asset to your school district. I would like the opportunity to discuss this possible position with you further. I can be reached at (913) I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Christy Verstraete 1234 West 150 th Place Olathe, KS Enclosure: Resume Unofficial Transcripts Teaching Certificate

Cover Letter Breakdown First Paragraph (Perk Interest) What job are you applying for? How did you hear about it? Why are you interested?

Breakdown continued Second paragraph (Sell yourself) Discuss qualifications and skills that match the employer’s needs Summarize relevant education and experience

Breakdown Conclusion Third paragraph (Wrap it up) A statement that compels a follow up action. State your contact information A statement of appreciation.

A Dime a Dozen There is at least one other person wanting that job, will it be you, or her!