Cover Letters Business Computer Applications. What is a cover letter?  Your formal introduction  A “must” with your resume  The first read… it can.

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Cover Letters Business Computer Applications

What is a cover letter?  Your formal introduction  A “must” with your resume  The first read… it can make or break your entry

Generating interest The goal is to get an interview! Should be brief and interesting Should not be a carbon copy of your resume Should highlight what you ’ ll bring to the job Should never be sent in “ form letter” style

Letter of application Targeted for a specific ad Outline skills to meet company ’ s needs Helpful to use ad ’ s terms, lingo

Create the right impression: 10 Tips 1. Letter geared for specific job opening  Adapt letter to needs of the job you want  Refer to that job in opening sentences 2. Describe your related skills  Tie your experience to your skills  Show how they directly relate to the job description

Create the right impression: 10 Tips 3. Make it personal  Address letter to a specific person  If you don ’ t have a contact, call and ask  Use a colon after the name 4. Create a catchy opener  Readers scan for content  Open with attention-grabbing sentences  Describe why you’re the best for the job

Create the right impression: 10 Tips 5. Include vital information  Name, address, phone with area code  Should be clearly visible  First thing reader will need to contact you 6. Type and proofread  It’s your first impression…make it good  Be sure it’s neat and professional  Errors will reflect badly on you  2” top margin  Block style (everything is left aligned)  Mixed punctuation (colon after salutation)

Create the right impression: 10 Tips 7. Keep it brief  Use action words, active sentences  Limit letter to one page  Three or four paragraphs 8. Be confident, creative, enthusiastic  It’s a tool to sell your best asset…you!  Let your personality shine in your letter

Create the right impression: 10 Tips 9. Keep copies  Keep a copy of every letter you send  Past letters make job search easier  Copies make follow up easier 10. Request a response  Your letter is written to get an interview  Ask for one!