Cover Letters
A one-page business letter that you submit when applying to a job that goes with your resume to convey to the employer why you're a great candidate for the role.
What is a Cover Letter?
A document that job applicants use to summarize their work experience, educational background, and special skills.
What is a resume?
a form that people complete when applying to work for an employer.
What is a Job Application?
a conversation between a job applicant and a employer which is conducted to assess whether the applicant should be hired for that position.
What is a job interview?
Be yourself
What should you always do on a application, cover letter, resume, and job interview?
One page Long
How long should a cover letter be?
a way to make your resume unique to each position you apply for.
What is an employment objective?
Can be electronic or paper
What formats can job applications be?
researching the company.
What do you do prior to interviewing?
Clean up your social media accounts
What is a good tip prior to applying for a job?
Examples include:
Thanks,
Sincerely,
What are examples of Closure words?
People the employer can call to get to know who you are from the perspective of others.
What are references?
Proof-read, Read the directions, and fill out completely and truthfully.
What are tips for doing a job application?
Dress professionally and Arrive early
What are tips to impress your interviewer?
A good speaking voice and good posture?
How can you portray confidence?
a professional greeting needs to be present to start off the cover letter's body
What is a Salutation?
Examples include:
Languages
Community Service
Leadership experience
What are examples of additional resume sections?
This is the employers first impression of you.
Why are Job Applications Important?
Dependability and Good Communication Skills
What are some traits employers are looking for?
are teachable and measurable abilities, such as writing, reading, math or ability to use computer programs.
What are Hard skills
Your hand written signature
What goes in the blank space between the closure word and your typed name?
Should be located at the top in a larger/different font so it is easy to find.
Where should your personal information be located on a resume?
-Serves more as a listing with little explanation.
-Legal information such as name, social security number, etc.
-Serves as a way to compare everyone in the same light
What makes an application different from a resume?
What is the work environment like?
What is a question you can ask the interviewer?
the traits that make you a good employee, such as etiquette, communication and listening, getting along with other people.
What are soft Skills?