Cover letters

Cover letters

Purpose

• Fills in holes in your resume
• Allows interviewer to see your writing style
• Chance to "brag" on yourself
• Communicate with interviewer
• Professional!!!

Format

• Business letter, block style
• Keep under a page

Content of letter

• Convey your enthusiasm for the job
• List your qualifications
• Include skills or talents that make you right for job
• Conclude with a plea for a meeting or interview
• Include "Enclosure" after name for resume