Cover Letter

Cover Letter

Career & Life Planning

Mrs. Reynolds

Multiple Choice

What is a cover letter?

• A cover for a letter

• A letter introducing yourself to a potential employer

• A letter explaining why you are quitting your current job

• A letter that requests an interview

What is a Cover Letter?

• A narrative letter introducing yourself to a potential employer and explaining why you are the best candidate for the job

• Accompanies your resume

• Explain your reason for applying

• Showcase your communication skills

• Why would you be a good fit?

Cover Letter Guidelines

• 12 pt font

• Single Spaced paragraphs

• Double space between paragraphs

• Keep paragraphs brief

• 1/2 to 2/3 page

• 3 paragraphs

Multiple Choice

What size font should a cover letter be written in?

• Whatever size you want

• 10 pt

• 12 pt

• 14 pt

Multiple Choice

What format is a cover letter written as?

• Poem

• Narrative Letter

• Bulleted List

• One Paragraph

Parts of a Cover Letter

• Heading

• Greeting

• Body

• Closing

• Signature

Heading

• Your name

• Email Address

• Phone Number

• Date

• Address of company

Greeting

• Dear ______,

• Dear hiring manager,

• To whom it may concern,

• Do your best to find the hiring manager's name!

Multiple Choice

A cover letter accompanies your...

• Application Letter

• Job Advertisement

• Phone Call

• Resume

Open Ended

What greeting should you use for your cover letter?

Body

• Paragraph 1

  • Catch the employer's attention

  • State the job title you are applying for

• Paragraph 2

  • Why do your experiences make you a good candidate for the job?

  • Show the employer. Don't just tell them.

Body

• Paragraph 3

  • Request an interview

  • Provide your contact information

Closing & Signature

• Closing

  • Sincerely,

  • Thank you,

• Signature

  • Print your letter and sign your name

Multiple Choice

True or False

You don't have to sign your cover letter. Typing your name at the bottom is good enough.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False

The heading should include your email address.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False

Your cover letter accompanies your resume

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False

Your cover letter should be 12pt font with single spaced paragraph, but a double space between paragraphs.

• True

• False