THE EMPTY COVER LETTER. REVISION 1. When revising, assume that your reader is unconvinced. Each claim or statement must be confirmed with additional detail.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Cover Letter Writing.

Advertisements

Presented by Clark University Career Services

Job Application Letter (Cover letter)

Statement of Interest/ Research Proposal

Grimsby Secondary School

Writing to persuade or convince the reader.

Cover Letter Director of BCB Career Services Center.

Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Business and Administrative Communication SIXTH EDITION.

A presentation brought to you by the Purdue University Writing Lab

Human Services Practicum

Cover Letter & Thank You Notes Send not thy resume naked into the world!!!

17 Tips to Write a Cover Letter that Will Get You Noticed! Mr. Endicott Job Search Class.

INSTRUCTOR ALLING ENC 1102 Guidelines for Paper Workshops.

 A letter that accompanies your resume.  You use it to respond to a job ad, follow up on a lead, or want to indicate interest in a company.

What it is and what it is used for?.  It is a type of writing by an author who is trying to get something. As a result, it is an extremely persuasive.

Writing Reference Letters

COVER LETTER. Tailor your cover letter….. Research the company or organization on the web. a.Read articles about the company b.Read the “about us” section.

Overview There are many aspects of applying for jobs. We will focus today on: –Resumes –Cover Letters –Interviews.

Journal 0 Why is it important to have proper WHMIS training? 0 Why is it important to have First Aid training?

Presented by: The Office of Career Development Smith UC Suite 210 (843)

The GHSWT… How to Pass it: K. Matteson Persuasive Writing… The Georgia High School Writing Test is a test of persuasive writing. In persuasion, the writer.

Sample Writing Prompt Your principal is asking interested students to write a letter to him, explaining 3 reasons why you would be a good candidate to.

Purdue University Writing Lab Cover Letters A presentation brought to you by the Purdue University Writing Lab.

Writing a Cover Letter October 9, Overview Convey your interest in the employer – tell them what you know about them. Be professional – this is.

What’s the Point of a Cover Letter?  Who can tell me what a cover letter is?  How many of you enjoy writing cover letters?  How many of you struggle.

 To explain why you are sending a resume  To explain how you learned about their organization and/or the job opening  To convince them to look at your.

Amy Berry Southwest Minnesota State University English 151 College Now Springfield High School December 7, 2012 The Reflective Essay: Becoming a University.

Bring Your Essay (BYE) Workshop 1 Troy University Student Support Services An English / Reading Workshop / Fall 2007.

Friendly Letter Writing Guide. What is a friendly letter? Less formal than a business letter About personal topics Can be printed or hand-written.

Cover Letters Entrepreneurship Mr. Rodrigues. Two Components of the Employment Process Resumes and Cover Letters Think of them as…

Persuasion Technique and Format. Activity I am in a very good and generous mood today. So I have decided to give away A’s for all the assignments this.

Narrative Writing. What is Narrative Writing? The writer tells about a personal experience. The writer tells a story or describes an incident. Narrative.

Resume Writing. What is it? A summary of your qualifications Provides the employer with information about: Your education Your work experience Your activities.

Cover Letters. Example – pg 73  Another exampleexample.

Cover Letters. Tips on Writing a Cover Letter 11  Use the letter to sell yourself  The cover letter’s job is to get the employer to look at your resume.

Revision Checklist for Job Application Letters Paul V. Anderson’s Technical Communication, 6 th ed.

Letter Writing: Reading and Thoughtfully Corresponding Letters About Literature 12/5.

A LETTER TO THE FUTURE“DEAR ME…”

THE LETTER OF APPLICATION

A cover letter invites the hiring manager to read your resume and tells him or her why you are the best person for the job.

Cover Letter / Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letters A “cover letter” is a letter that you send along with your résumé to introduce yourself, the position you are seeking, examples of why you.

The Academic Paragraph

Warm Up: Goals and Objectives **Answer in complete sentences. 1.List at least three goals you would like to accomplish during your high school years. 1.

FINALIST – MS. ANGIE CORNETT SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 Presentation to the Personnel Committee of Montgomery County Public Schools.

CCR Exam Review. Cover Letter Tip #1 Don’t waste words. Say what you need to say and then end it.

On-demand writing. On-Demand Writing Purpose To provide students the opportunity to demonstrate independently the communication skills they have developed.

Purdue University Writing Lab Cover Letters A presentation brought to you by the Purdue University Writing Lab.

Revising Research Papers. Intro Paragraphs ● Include a strong, memorable hook (1-2 sentences). ● Briefly introduce the career you’re writing about (2-3.

INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPHS. INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE: Introductory Paragraph Attention Background Claim Attention Grabber Background Claim.

Free Powerpoint Templates Page 1 Free Powerpoint Templates VMware 1V0-601 Test.

1 The Five Paragraph Essay Preparing, Writing, and Revising a Well-Developed, Fully Supported Essay.

Writing a Five Paragraph Essay

COVER LETTERS A presentation brought to you by the Purdue University Writing Lab.

Professional and Technical Writing Application Letters.

Cover Letters Objective: To learn how to create an effective cover letter.

THE LETTER OF APPLICATION

Thesis Statement for Research

Writing Paragraphs Paragraphs should look like a hamburger…

THE LETTER OF APPLICATION

Landing the Job: The Do’s and Don’ts of Seeking Employment

Senior Job Search Group

ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY.

Writing Paragraphs Paragraphs should look like a hamburger…

How to Write a Good Paragraph

Opinion Writing Mrs. Maranto Fifth Grade ELA/Social Studies

Body Paragraphs- TACQT Format

Resumes and Cover Letters

Tips for Resume and Cover Letter Writing

Presentation transcript:

THE EMPTY COVER LETTER

REVISION 1. When revising, assume that your reader is unconvinced. Each claim or statement must be confirmed with additional detail. For example: I am a highly qualified candidate because I have leadership skills. * What should follow this topic sentence?

REVISION 2. A strong easy to follow format will help your reader follow your argument and understand why you are explaining certain aspects of your life. Example: When I worked at the writing center, I had a lot of different opportunities. Once, I helped a student with special needs and many students were English Language Learners. * What additional information is needed so the reader understands the relevance of the material.

ACTIVITY: REVISE THIS LETTER To Whom it May Concern,  I am applying for the position at Amazon. I have recently graduated high school and would like to make some money before beginning college this fall.  I have shown leadership skills, a good work ethic, and good communication skills.  I hope you would consider me for the position.  Thank you,  Random high school student INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Revise the letter. 2. Introduce yourself. 3. Explain how you have leadership skills, a good work ethic, and a good communication skills. Show how you have illustrated these qualities. 4. Feel free to make this revision fictional for this activity.