Spring
The Heading for the Resume and Cover Letter and Reference List needs to be consistent. True or False?
True
How many references should you have?
provide 2-3 when asked, however you will have a total of 3 to 5 references
What needs to be addressed in paragraph 1 - Introduction.
•State the specific job you are applying to
•Where you saw the posting (website, social media, etc.)
•Include something about why you want to work for this specific organization – use this as a way to catch the employers’ attention right away
•Use your industry keywords to a minimum to keep your cover letter relatable
What needs to be included in the body of the cover letter?
•Summarize your qualifications as they relate to the specific position – bulleted list or paragraphs
•Highlight your specific skills, experiences and education as it relates to the position
If I don't know the name of the hiring manager, I can address in my cover letter as To whom it may concern. True of false?
False. How should you address them?
Should the header on the cover letter and reference be different with the header used on the resume?
I should not use the keywords from the posting in my cover letter. True or False?
False
What should you not mention in the cover letter?
Should not mention what you want from the position (for example: to accumulate experiences, or to learn/gain more skills)
Cover letters are generally _____ page(s) at most in length, divided into a header, introduction, body, and closing.
1 page
What do you need to do when submitting your job application via email?
Combine your cover letter with your resume as 1 PDF document with the cover letter as page 1
Who can be asked for references?
Past employers/ Current employer
Co-workers
Work Placement Supervisor
Leaders in Co-Curricular programs at Sheridan College
Community contacts
What should be included in the Closing?
•Summarize your confidence in your qualifications for the position
•Reiterate your sincere interest for the job
•State your interest in attending an interview
•Thank the employer for their time
•Type out contact information again
What should you do before you start your cover letter and reference assignment?
What do I need to do before submitting my cover letter & reference assignment?
Read the instruction carefully
Check the rubric
Proofread your assignment.
Submit it to the Turnitin for checking
Submit it to the official dropbox - Employment Documentation on Slate
When is the deadline of the employment documentation?
October 31 at 11:59 PM EST
I can use my family members and friends as my references. True or False
False
Where can I find a sample of a cover letter?
SLATE > CONTENT > COVER LETTERS & REFERENCES> SAMPLE COVER LETTER
When can you ask your professors as reference?
You can ask your Sheridan professors when you are ready to graduate
Name components of a cover letter.
Date
Inside address
Salutation
Reference
Opening paragraph
Body: 1-2 paragraphs
Closing paragraph
Complimentary closing
How many documents do you need to submit for the employment documentation assignment? What are they?
a reference list
Which position should you prepare the cover letter assignment and the reference list for?
It's the job posting that can be found on page 2 of the assignment instruction on SLATE.