Parts of a Cover LEtter

This is an example of a _______________________.

• Job Application

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Job Posting

The highlighted part of the cover letter is an example of what?

• The Date

• Your Contact Information

• The Job Description

• Salutation/Greeting

What would be an appropriate way to fill in the highlighted section?

• March 22, 2024

• Wednesday

• Leave it the way it is.

• 3/22/2024

The highlighted section of the cover letter is ________________.

• Not Necessary

• A Formal Way to Write the Greeting

• Who Your Cover Letter is Addressed to

• The Salutation/Greeting

The highlighted paragraph covers the basics: who you are, what position you’re applying for, how you heard about the position, why it interests you, and what makes you an ideal candidate. This section is called the___________________________.

• Introduction

• Cover Letter

• Call to Action

• Resume

The highlighted paragraphs are giving information about your _________________ and why they make you a great fit for the job you are applying for.

• Relationship Status

• Experiences/Qualifications

• Desire to Get that Job

• Family History

In the Closing Paragraph you want to make sure you do what:

• Restate why you are a good fit for the job.

• Call to action- Ask for that interview!

• Restate how you can be contacted.

• Thank the hiring manager for their time.

• All of the above.

Your sign off should be ________.

• Strong

• Formal

• Polite

• All of the Above

Which would be a good sentence frame to use in your cover letter when you are writing your introduction?

• I am writing to express my interest in the _______________ opportunity at _______________. As a _____________ and ______________ high school student with experience in ____________, I am excited about the prospect of applying my skills to contribute to your team.

• I hope this letter finds you well! I'm reaching out because I'm super excited about the _____________ job at ____________. I spotted it ___________ [where you found the job posting] and thought it sounded awesome!

• I am writing to express my interest in the ________________ position at ________________ as advertised on ____________. As a ______ student pursuing a ______________ degree at ______________, I am eager to gain practical experience and begin my professional journey in ___________.

• I hope this message finds you well. My name is ____________, and I am excited to apply for the job I saw advertised for ____________. I discovered this opportunity on _____________ and it caught my attention.

The following sentence frames are are great way to communicate to the hiring manager about your____________.

I am currently a ninth-grade student at _____________________, keen on exploring the ________________[industry/field] and gaining practical experience through this position. While I may not have any prior job experiences, my academic pursuits have equipped me with valuable skills. For instance, in my __________________[mention a relevant class or project], I acquired knowledge in _______________[specific skill or knowledge related to the job]. Furthermore, my involvement in _______________[campus organization/extracurricular activity] has honed my ______________ and ____________ abilities.

• Experiences

• Work History

• Skills

• Personal Alignment to the Job