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A cover letter is sometimes also called a letter of application. It is written in standard business letter format to apply for a job opening that someone reads or hears about. The best cover letters are tailored to each specific job that you apply for. Use the following set of instructions to locate a job that you are somewhat intereted in and write a cover letter to apply for that job.

Follow these directions to locate a job and write a cover letter that is tailored to a job listing.

Decide on a job (real or imaginary) that you would like to apply for. You may choose to use this opportunity to apply for summer employment, write a letter as if you were applying for a job that you already have, or write a letter applying for a job that you would one day like to have. See Mrs. Stafford if you need help with this step. Our goal is to write a letter that you can use in a real job search.

Cover letters need to be written in standard business letter format. Review this format on the letter sample handout here.

Open a new Microsoft Word document and begin writing your cover letter using your targeted job and the business letter format overview as your guide. It is vital that you address how your skills will fulfill the needs of the employer. Remember the employer will decide whether or not to grant you an interview solely based on your resume and cover letter. It needs to be good!

Save your cover letter in your My Documents folder.

Proofread your work paying special attention to:

format
spelling
capitalization
sentence structure (no fragments or run-ons, make sure your lists are parallel)
selling your skills. Highlight the reasons why you are the best choice for the job!

Handouts/Docs:

Cover Letter Overview

Helpful Links
OWL @ Purdue Info about CLs

Info from NY Public Library

Subpages (2): Request for Work Review Submit Company Link Form

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