The Dont's
This “don’t” eliminates unnecessary vocabulary.
What is "don't be wordy!"
A cover letter is _______?
What is "a first impression, showing how you as an individual can benefit a company."
Can you be informal in your cover letter?
No! Be formal, but friendly.
This paragraph is a way to summarize what you’ve written in your cover letter.
What is the “Bye” paragraph.
What content should be included in the “Why” paragraph?
What are applicable skills, taken courses, experiences related to position.
This “don’t” gets rid of repeated information.
What is "don't be repetitive!"
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."
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.
Which paragraph is the “meat” of your cover letter?
What is the “Why” paragraph.
You should include this phrase at the end of the “Hi” paragraph.
What is "I am confident that I qualify for this position."
This “don’t” discourages boring wording and uninspired information.
What is "don't be dull!"
How long should a cover letter be?
What is "a page long or less."
Should the “Bye” paragraph be the same length as the “Hi” paragraph?
What is "yes, both should be similar lengths of 2-3 sentences."
The paragraph that is a short introduction is called what?
What is the “Hi!” paragraph.
You should avoid using these shortened versions of words.
What are "contractions."
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!"
What is the template for a cover letter?
What is "the heading, three paragraphs, and a signature."
Write your sentences using a ________ voice.
What is an active voice! It is more engaging.
How long should the “hi” paragraph be?
What is "2-3 sentences."
What should your “bye” paragraph include?
What are "your phone number and email, a call to action (CTA), and a thank you."
This punctuation is very important at the end of the heading.
A colon, not a semicolon, not a comma!
Approximately how long should the “Why” paragraph be?
What is "6-8 sentences."
Your “bye” paragraph should include which phrase?
What is "Enclosed you will find my resume."