1. PROF. MYRNA MONLLOR ENGLISH 112
The Cover Letter
PROF. MYRNA MONLLOR
ENGLISH 112
copyright© 2018 Myrna Monllor Jiménez

2. What is a cover letter? Is a letter of presentation
Accompanies the resumé
Provides more information about yourself
Is usually one page long
It includes an introductory and a closing paragraph and two body paragraphs.

3. This is how your letter should look on paper
date
heading
inside address
salutation
closing
signature

4. Parts of the cover letter: the date
Write the complete day , month, year
Do not use abbreviations
For example:
September 2, 20016

5. Parts of the cover letter: the heading
This is your address. It does not include your name. For example: 2838 Camphor Lane DeLand, FL 32720

6. Parts of the letter: the inside address
Includes the name of the person to whom you are sending the letter
Includes the name of the person’s company or organization
Includes the address

7. Parts of the letter: the salutation
Dear Ms. Salomon: Dear Mr. Pietri: Dear Sir: Dear Madam: Ladies and Gentlemen: To whom it may concern: Notice that in a formal letter the salutation is followed by a colon (:)

8. First Paragraph What position do you want?
How did you learn about this position?
Why do you think you qualify for this position?

9. Samples of attention getters
I am responding to your recent job listing in El Nuevo Día newspaper requesting a sales manager for your company.
I read your advertisement in Primera Hora yesterday, and after researching your company, I was compelled to apply for the position of___.
The manager of GPI Paints, Anabelle Ruiz, has suggested I contact you regarding the opening for a___.
I am writing to express my interest in the summer internship program with your marketing program.
Copyright Delia Serrano 2005

10. Paragraph 2 What are your skills and qualifications for the job?
Provide examples of how you apply or have applied your skills

11. Think of examples that confirm what you are saying about yourself
Unspecific
I am studying Business Administration and I know I am a good candidate for this career because I am intelligent and a good businessperson. I have good sales skills. I am a positive and friendly.
Think of examples that confirm what you are saying about yourself

12. What can she say to prove that she is creative?
I am studying General Communications. I am a good candidate for this position because I am friendly, sociable, responsible, and agreeable. I already possess the creativity and originality to be a public relationist. My best asset is that I know how to communicate with other people and I am very imaginative.
Unspecific
What can she say to prove that she is creative?

13. The more specific, the better
I’m studying theater, but I really want to study dance. I think I am good candidate for this career because I love the fine arts and have always been interested in these fields. Some of my skills are that I studied in the Fine Arts in Humacao, I danced for Tito “El Bambino” and La Secta All Star. At this moment, I have a dance group in Juana Diaz and I’m the lead of the group. I have danced for the Tourism Company project “ Siempre Joven”and I’m part of the Ballet Juvenil of Puerto Rico. My best asset is that I’m very creative, responsible, sociable, dynamic and positive. I am a person who achieves what I propose.

14. I am currently majoring in marketing and will receive my degree next spring. I feel that your agency places prominence in similar areas and having the privilege of serving as an intern with you will increase my learning opportunities and give me the exposure I need to advance my career. After graduation, I hope to work for an agency like yours to serve clients and eventually start my own agency. I previously held an internship at another local advertising agency where I had the opportunity to learn the Adobe Creative Suite of products, including Photoshop and inDesign.

15. Paragraph 3 Ask for an interview at the employer’s convenience
Include information he/she would need to contact you.

16. Sample sentences for establishing contact
I am looking forward to meeting you to discuss my skills and qualifications for the position of
______. You may contact me at ______ or through my address __________.

17. _______is a company that would provide me with the opportunity to put my personality, skills and successes to work. At a personal meeting I would like to discuss with you how I will contribute to the continued growth of your company.

18. I can be reached anytime via my cell phone, 555-555-5555
I can be reached anytime via my cell phone, Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity.

19. I believe that I can apply my skills to a position within your company
I believe that I can apply my skills to a position within your company. I look forward to discussing with you in more detail. I will call next week to see if you agree that my qualifications seem to be a match for the position. If so, I hope to schedule an interview at a mutually convenient time. Thank you for your consideration.

20. Parts of the letter: the closing
Sincerely,
Cordially,
Notice that the closing is followed by a comma (,)

21. Parts of the letter: signature and typed name
Carmen Medina Ms. Carmen Medina Leave 4 spaces after the closing for the signature

22. About the Letter
Be sure to state why you are writing the letter and the position that you want in the introductory paragraph
To make the letter better, try to begin each paragraph differently
The concluding paragraph, should include your asking for an interview or for an opportunity