A document that presents YOU to potential employers: jobs or internships
100
What is a goal of a cover letter?
Show the employer you can communicate effectively;
Explain how your experiences/skills relate to the job/internship you want and will help you help the employer;
Motivate the employer to read your resume;
Be invited for an interview
100
How do you address your letter?
Dear _______
100
How should you contact the employer after you've sent your documents?
By email or phone
100
Give the 4 parts of a cover letter.
Heading, Intro, Body, Conclusion
200
What does a cover letter highlight?
the skills, abilities, and accomplishments on your resume
200
True or False: Cover Letters motivate employers to read your resume.
True
200
How many pages should the cover letter be?
1-page
200
What should you do if the employer has not received your documents?
Offer to resend; Double check the address; Offer to drop off in person.
200
Where is the heading found?
At the top of the cover letter
300
How many paragraphs should a cover letter be? (at least)
3
300
Cover letters explain how your __________ relate to the job/internship you want and will help you help the employer
experiences/skills
300
How should you send your cover letter?
As a PDF with a signature.
300
How many days should you wait before contacting the employer?
10
300
What should you do before writing the cover letter?
Read the ad; Research the company
400
What is included in the first paragraph?
The position you are applying for;
How you heard about the job/internship;
How the job/internship aligns with your career goals, training, and education
400
Cover letters should:
A. Provide a sense of who you are
B. List qualifications
C. List experiences
D. All of the above
D- All of the above
400
What type of font should be used?
Arial or Times New Roman
400
What should be your first question to the employer?
Did they receive the documents
400
Who should review your cover letter?
Mentor; Writing Center; Career Services
500
In the conclusion, thank the reader for their ____ and ____.
time and consideration
500
What is the ULTIMATE goal of a cover letter?
Be invited for an interview
500
What should accompany the cover letter?
Your resume.
500
After the employer has said they have received your documents, what should your next question(s) be?
If they've had time to review them or if they are setting up interviews
500
Give an example of an entire heading
Karl M. Jones?
900 N. 7th St. Apt. 6
?Lafayette, IN 47904?
765-123-4567?
kmjones123@gmail.com?
June 9, 2009
??Alex Carson?
Manager, A & D Industries
?1437 State Route 26
?Lafayette, IN 47904?
765-891-1011