1. Cover Letters
Letter of Application

2. Why is it important?
Because if the reader doesn’t like your cover letter, he or she will never read your resume

3. When is it needed? Answering a newspaper ad
Mailing a resume to a prospective employer
Responding to an employer’s request for an application letter

4. Why is it like a hand shake?
Because it is probably the first time you and the reader have made contact with each other
There is no 2nd chance to make a good 1st impression
The reader will either like you right away and want to read your resume or not

5. Well written
Content
Looks
Spelling
Grammar

6. Tips Should be written to the person who has the ability to hire you.
If unknown call and ask
Make sure spelled correctly
Keep it short and to the point

7. Paragraph Layout Opening paragraph Middle paragraph Last paragraph
Tell why you are writing
Include a brief statement about the company
Middle paragraph
Tell why you think you are right for the job
Briefly explain qualifications
Last paragraph
Ask employer for an interview
Thank for consideration

8. Appearance Best if you use word processing software
8 ½ X 11” white bond paper
Use standard type size and style
Include
Return address
Date
Inside address
Salutation
Body
Complimentary close

9. Other Types of Letters

10. Follow-Up Letter Thank you letter to the interviewer
Helps build a courteous relationship
Keeps your name in front of the interviewer
Tells the interviewer of your continued interest
Allows you to reinforce key points you discussed during the interview
If you forgot to mention something important

11. Letter of Resignation
A letter written by an employee notifying an employer of the intent to quit a job
Fact that you are leaving
A date when you plan to leave
The reason for leaving
An offer to help train replacement
Thank you for the chance to work there