If we look at the job interview process from an advertising perspective, the cover letter might be the billboard that gets our attention, while the resume is the detailed design plan that demonstrates how we achieved our results.
Your cover letter is a sales message and needs to capture our attention, leaving us wanting to learn more about you in your resume.
In this Assignment, you have an opportunity to develop your own cover letter in relation to the job description of your choice. (Writer you can pick something with Communications or Accounting. If I have to add my name when you are done just highlight and tell me where to add my name). (If you go in to one of the job sites I attached and they ask for city/state, just put Evergreen Park, IL. Thanks.
To prepare for this Assignment:
- Read the Communication Program Professional Writing Guidelines. (Attached)
- Watch the video “Quick Start: Marketing Your Qualifications Through Resumes and Cover Letters” (Attached).
- Visit the job search sites listed. Find a job posting that might interest you in the future. (Attached)
Write a cover letter to go with the job posting that you found. Follow the outline for a cover letter described in the resource “Quick Start: Marketing Your Qualifications Through Resumes and Cover Letters.” Follow the instructions below for your cover letter:
- Your opening paragraph should state the following:
- The position you are interested in and how you learned about the position
- Why you are interested in the organization and the position based on your research and knowledge
- A transition statement to your qualifications for the position
- Your second and third paragraphs should state how you are qualified for the position, and the types of problem-solving skills you bring to the employer. Quantify when possible.
- Your closing paragraph should indicate your enthusiasm for the position and interest in connecting further.
Your cover letter should be no more than 1 page, 12-point font, Times New Roman.
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