Parts of a Cover Letter

What is the first part of a cover letter known as?

• The hook sentence

• The purpose statement

• The "Super So What"

• The thesis statement

What should the first body paragraph of a cover letter entail?

• The specific role the applicant wishes to be hired for

• What is valuable or admirable about the company

• Areas of improvement the company should address

• Why the applicant resigned from their previous job

What must strategically be accomplished in the second body paragraph of a cover letter?

• Explain your reasoning for leaving your previous job

• Explain how you discovered the company

• Explain how you have mastered or executed the skills mentioned in the job description

• Explain your financial situation

Essentially, what is the "Super So What" of a cover letter?

• A restatement of the applicant's thesis statement

• The applicant's career goals as they relate to the company's mission

• The closing remarks, such as "Thank you" or "Kind regards"

• A detailed explanation of the applicant's work routine

True or False: You should do thorough research of the company your applying to prior to writing and submitting your cover letter.

• True

• False; the company is aware of their mission and accomplishments.