What is a Cover Letter?
A cover letter, also known as a covering letter or ______ letter
application
What does your contact information include?
Name, phone number, address, email address, etc.
Third paragraph: Your knowledge of the company. Show that you did your _____ and know something about the business and how you can contribute to its mission.
research
The 100 folds in a chef's hat represent 100 ways to cook an _____.
egg.
How many pages should a cover letter be?
One.
What is an example of a salutation?
Dear Mr., Mrs. Ms., Dr.
Fourth paragraph: Your closing. Summarize what you would bring to the _____.
Position
True or False: Some cats are allergic to people.
True! It's pretty uncommon due to the fact that we bathe ourselves more often than other species and don't shed as much hair or dead skin, but yes, it does happen.
Introduces a job seeker’s work history, professional ____, and personal interest in applying for a job.
skills
First paragraph: Why you are writing. This is "the grab," your chance to grasp your reader by the collar and get their ______.
suggest next steps by requesting a _____ or suggesting a call.
meeting
You can hear a blue whale's heartbeat from more than ____ mile(s) away.
2
The purpose of your cover letter is to expand upon the achievements in your resume, showcase your personality, and explain why you’d be a good fit for the company.
Explain
Second paragraph: What you have to offer the ______.
employer
What is one way to end your cover letter?
Sincerely,
(Your Name)
_____ times more people speak English as a second language than as a native one.
4