Cover Letters

A document that explains your job goals, education, job history and why you are capable of filling the job position.

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Job Application

Employers use cover letters to...

• Get more information than provided on the resume

• See if you can write & communicate

• Read more about your past jobs and skills

• Learn about your personal life

What is the goal of a cover letter?

• To get hired

• To get an interview

• To brag about yourself

My cover letter should contain...

• Heading

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Closing Paragraph

Your cover letter should be tailored to the company and job you are applying for.

• True

• False

Your cover letter should explain your experiences in a clear way that matches the information in your resume.

• True

• False

Your cover letter can be completely different from the information in your resume.

• True

• False

It's best to just have one generic cover letter to use for all job opportunities.

• True

• False

Your cover letter should explain your experiences that relate to the job you want.

• True

• False

What matters most in your cover letter is what you say, not spelling and grammar.

• True

• False