The Dont's
The Jist of a Cover Letter
Cover Letter Formatting
Paragraph Information
Cover Letter Content
100

This “don’t” eliminates unnecessary vocabulary.

What is "don't be wordy!"

100

A cover letter is _______?

What is "a first impression, showing how you as an individual can benefit a company."

100

Can you be informal in your cover letter?

No! Be formal, but friendly.

100

This paragraph is a way to summarize what you’ve written in your cover letter.

What is the “Bye” paragraph.

100

What content should be included in the “Why” paragraph?

What are applicable skills, taken courses, experiences related to position.

200

This “don’t” gets rid of repeated information.

What is "don't be repetitive!"

200

The main difference between a cover letter and a resume is ____________?

What is "personal versus professional; A cover letter includes goals and aspirations, a resume focuses on accomplishments."

200

Can the heading of a resume be the same as a cover letter’s heading?

What is "yes!" Both need name, email, phone number, linked in, and any other pertinent information.

200

Which paragraph is the “meat” of your cover letter?

What is the “Why” paragraph.

200

You should include this phrase at the end of the “Hi” paragraph.

What is "I am confident that I qualify for this position."

300

This “don’t” discourages boring wording and uninspired information.

What is "don't be dull!"

300

How long should a cover letter be?

What is "a page long or less."

300

Should the “Bye” paragraph be the same length as the “Hi” paragraph?

What is "yes, both should be similar lengths of 2-3 sentences."

300

The paragraph that is a short introduction is called what?

 What is the “Hi!” paragraph.

300

You should avoid using these shortened versions of words.

What are "contractions."

400

This “don’t” makes sure you focus on your strengths instead of feeling sorry about the things you don’t qualify for.

What is "don't apologize!"

400

What is the template for a cover letter?

What is "the heading, three paragraphs, and a signature."

400

Write your sentences using a  ________  voice.

 What is an active voice! It is more engaging.

400

How long should the “hi” paragraph be?

What is "2-3 sentences."

400

What should your “bye” paragraph include?

What are "your phone number and email, a call to action (CTA), and a thank you."

500

This punctuation is very important at the end of the heading.

A colon, not a semicolon, not a comma!

500

Approximately how long should the “Why” paragraph be?

What is "6-8 sentences."

500

Your “bye” paragraph should include which phrase?

What is "Enclosed you will find my resume."