Cover Letters
A Cover Letter is often required as part of the application process. If you submit one, it should sum up how your experiences fit the requirements of the position. A brief yet impactful cover letter can highlight your accomplishments and encourage the reader to want to learn more about you and what you can offer the organization!
Steps for Writing a Cover Letter
Key points in writing a Cover Letter (Can be the body of an email):
- Typically, three paragraphs
Paragraph 1
- Introduce yourself, briefly identify your academic and employment background, refer to the position, and explain how you heard about the position
- Can also be a letter of interest for future opportunities or that someone has recommended you for the job – give details about the referral
Paragraph 2
- Pick out qualifications from the job description and state how you have demonstrated them. Give specific examples of how your experience aligns with the requirements.
- Write that you have attached or included your resume
Paragraph 3
- Ask for further action and wrap up. An interview, meeting or discussion. Provide contact information and thank the reader.
