1. Okay, we’ve finished the resume so it’s time to take care of the cover letter. After finding out information about the Cover Letter, you’ll find an actual job---in this area---for which to apply. You’ll complete a cover letter for that job and save it to your student file. By using a search engine, find a job in this area (Barren County or within 20 miles) for which

2. Five Parts of a Job Announcement 1.Position Title 2.Job Description 3.Job Qualifications 4.Name of Company (Place to Respond) 5.Deadline Date

3. salesperson About the Job Salespeople Needed Due to Large Increase in Business Benefits: Paid Vacation Health Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Training Advancement Opportunities Commission Pay Plans Experience Not Required EOE Please Apply at Gillie Hyde Ford or Gillie Hyde Pre-Owned In Glasgow. Skilled Trades Framers Experience a plus, but will train the right person. 95% local work. Call 270-772-0564.

4. A cover letter, covering letter, motivation letter, motivational letter or a letter of motivation is a letter of introduction attached to, or accompanying another document such as a résumé or curriculum vitae. Job seekers frequently send a cover letter along with their CV or employment application as a way of introducing themselves to potential employers and explaining their suitability for the desired position. Employers may look for individualized and thoughtfully written cover letters as one method of screening out applicants who are not sufficiently interested in their position or who lack necessary basic skills.

5. Format Cover letters are generally one page at most in length, divided into a header, introduction, body, and closing. Header. Cover letters use standard business letter style, with the sender's address and other information, the recipient's contact information, and the date sent after either the sender's or the recipient's address. Following that is an optional reference section (e.g. "RE: Internship Opportunity at Global Corporation") and an optional transmission note (e.g. "Via Email to jobs@example.net"). The final part of the header is a salutation (e.g., "Dear Hiring Managers"). Introduction. The introduction briefly states the specific position desired, and should be designed to catch the employer's immediate interest.

6. Format Body. The body highlights or amplifies on material in the resume or job application, and explains why the job seeker is interested in the job and would be of value to the employer. Also, matters discussed typically include skills, qualifications, and past experience. If there are any special things to note such as availability date, they may be included as well. Closing. A closing sums up the letter and indicates the next step the applicant expects to take. It may indicate that the applicant intends to contact the employer, although many favor the more indirect approach of simply saying that the applicant will look forward to hearing from or speaking with the employer. After the closing is a valediction (e.g. "Sincerely"), and then a signature line. Optionally, the abbreviation "ENCL" may be used to indicate that there are enclosures.

7. Heading of a Cover Letter One Extra Line

8. Format 1.Paragraph 1 - Introduction I saw recently in the ______________ (location) where you’re looking for _________ (position). Please accept the attached resume for this position. OTHER OPTIONS: I am so excited to apply for the position of ________ at ___________ (name of company). Please find the attached resume for your most serious consideration. Wow! That was my first thought when I saw the opening you advertised for the position of _______ with your company. I have attached a resume and hope you will serious consider me for this position.

9. Format 1.Paragraph 1 – Introduction 2.Paragraph 2 – Body of Letter This part of the cover letter explains your qualifications. I am currently a freshman at Glasgow High School. Some of the courses I am taking include: ____, ____, ____, and ____. I have experience with ____, ____, ____, and ____. In addition, I am a hard worker, will be at work on time and will stay until the job is finished, not when I “clock out.” I am a team player and believe in putting the company first and I’m flexible with hours and days I can work.

10. Format 1.Paragraph 1 – Introduction 2.Paragraph 2 – Body of Letter 3.Paragraph 3 - Closing Ask for the interview: -I would welcome the opportunity to meet you and talk about what I could contribute to your company. I can be contacted at: __________ (cell). -Because of my interest and commitment, I would like to talk with you personally and the qualifications I could bring to this position. I can be reached at _____ (cell)

11. Now for a look at two samples of cover letters