Cover & Other Letters The Pennsylvania State University.

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Cover & Other Letters The Pennsylvania State University

Topics w cover letter design w purpose of the cover letter w content of effective cover letters w strategies for cover letters w other employment correspondence

w Do the math... w Do the math... A well thought out design can make all the difference Take time for design ATTENTION + Job Objective + Qualifications + Achievements + Motivation + Personality + Assertive Closing = equals = RESULTS!!!

What is the purpose? w introductory sales letter w motivates the employer to read your resume w ultimate purpose -- to support your resume in landing an interview!

Content that will count w Intro Paragraph get their attention state your goal w Body Paragraphs make the sell argument identify their needs - connect your experiences & interests give examples refer to your enclosed resume w Closing Paragraph thank them for their consideration ask for the interview and indicate your next step(s)

Be Strategic w Personalize your salutation w Include unique experiences that set you apart w Target your reason for writing w Express enthusiasm w Be concise -- long letters do not get read w Key words count w Name dropping will get the readers attention w Seek a second or third opinion

Don’t forget...  Follow up all responses: no reply no interest no opening hold in file call for appointment stop by invitation for interview w... You never know where it will lead!

Other correspondence: w Confirming interview w Thank you for interview w Keeping in touch w Follow up to rejection letter w Accepting invitation for site visit w Still interested after time has passed w Acknowledging and confirming details of an offer w Stall letter w Accepting offer w Declining offer

QUESTIONS? 413 Boucke