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Cover Letter GuideThe cover letter introduces you to potential employers anddemonstrates how your strengths and background match theexperience required in the job/internship posting. This is youropportunity to let the employer know why you are applying to theposition. Be sure to demonstrate your enthusiasm for the positionyou are applying for. Your cover letter should be focused on the needsof the employer, not your own, and should always accompany aresume. You will need to tailor the cover letter for each position!Career ServicesLougheed Learning Commons (CRUMB) 107career@potsdam.edu315-267-2507Use Same header as your resumeBest PracticesParagraph1Addresses the question, "Why them?"Avoid overusing "I"Why you are applying and how you found the positionTailor to employersHighlight why you are interested in the positionneedsParagraph2Use keywords from jobAnswers question, "Why you?"Expand on qualifications using examples from yourresumeUse the job description to select the experiences/skills tohighlightIncorporate industry language and action verbsParagraph3descriptionSpelling/grammar errorfreeAvoid "love" language1-3 paragraphsThank them for their timeState enthusiasm to have an interviewSpecify how to reach you, cell or email1 page in lengthFollow up in a week if no response, confirm receipt of resume andapplication, share continued interest in the position.

FIRST NAME LAST NAMEStreet AddressCity, State, ZipT 555-555-5555E firstname.lastname@email.com25 July 2014Supervisor NameCareer ServicesLougheed Center for Applied LearningSUNY PotsdamPotsdam, NY 13676Dear Mr./Mrs. Supervisor Name:I am a freshman at SUNY Potsdam and am excited at the prospect of working with Career Services as a PeerAdvisor. Having taken two public speaking courses during my high school career, I am very comfortablespeaking in front of large groups of people and my strong leadership skills would make me a valuable assetto the Career Services team.During my senior year of high school, I organized a school-wide, group discussion about diversity in highereducation. This project allowed me to independently pursue a topic that interests me and improved myorganizational skills, teaching me how to effectively lead a group of my peers. Besides my academiccommitments, I am also currently a member of the Debate Club and the Swim Team at SUNY Potsdam. Inthese experiences I utilize my leadership qualities to build motivation within those around me to worksuccessfully towards a common goal.In summary, I bring strong organization and interpersonal skills that make me a prime candidate for thisposition. I hope to have the opportunity to discuss with you the contribution I can make to Career Servicesas a Peer Advisor, and am available to interview at your convenience. The best way to reach me is by phoneat (123) 456-7890, or by email at myemail@potsdam.edu.Thank you for your time and consideration.Sincerely,Your Name

FIRST NAME LAST NAMEStreet AddressCity, State, ZipT 555-555-5555E firstname.lastname@email.comREFERENCES1. NameTitleOrganizationAddressCity, State ZipEmail:Phone:2. NameTitleOrganizationAddressCity, State ZipEmail:Phone:3. NameTitleOrganizationAddressCity, State ZipEmail:Phone:

FirstName LastNamefreshmanemail@potsdam.edu 123 Mystreet, Mytown, NY 12345 (123) 456-7890August 31, 2018Supervisor NameCareer ServicesLougheed Center for Applied LearningSUNY PotsdamPotsdam, NY 13676Dear Mr./Mrs. Supervisor Name:I am a freshman at SUNY Potsdam and am excited at the prospect of working withCareer Services as a Peer Advisor. Having taken two public speaking courses duringmy high school career, I am very comfortable speaking in front of large groups of peopleand my strong leadership skills would make me a valuable asset to the Career Servicesteam.During my senior year of high school, I organized a school-wide, group discussion aboutdiversity in higher education. This project allowed me to independently pursue a topicthat interests me and improved my organizational skills, teaching me how to effectivelylead a group of my peers. Besides my academic commitments, I am also currently amember of the Debate Club and the Swim Team at SUNY Potsdam. In theseexperiences I utilize my leadership qualities to build motivation within those around meto work successfully towards a common goal.In summary, I bring strong organization and interpersonal skills that make me a primecandidate for this position. I hope to have the opportunity to discuss with you thecontribution I can make to Career Services as a Peer Advisor, and am available tointerview at your convenience. The best way to reach me is by phone at (123) 4567890, or by email at myemail@potsdam.edu.Sincerely,Your Name

Ima Bearimabear@potsdam.edu 123 Mystreet, Mytown, NY 12345 (012) 345-6789References1. NameTitleOrganizationAddressCity, State ZipEmail:Phone:2. NameTitleOrganizationAddressCity, State ZipEmail:Phone:3. NameTitleOrganizationAddressCity, State ZipEmail:Phone:

This letter uses correct businessformat with date and addresses atthe top, and a signature at thebottom. There are minimalgrammar and spelling errors. Whileits content is decent, this letter doesnot convince an employer to call.This section identifies the positionyou are seeking. This letter does notdescribe how you heard about theopening. You vaguely describe whyyou are interested in this job. Thissection is bland and might not catchsomeone’s attention fast enough.This letter identifies one of yourqualifications, but it is not related tothe position at hand. This letterrestates what is on your resumewith minimal additionalinformation. You explain why youare interested in the position but aretoo vague.You thank the reader for taking timeto read this letter. You do not referthe reader to your resume orapplication materials. This letterassumes that the employer willcontact you to follow up.This letter uses correct businessformat with date and addresses atthe top, and a signature at thebottom. This letter is clear andconcise, and grammatically correct.There are no spelling errors.This section identifies the positionfor which you are applying andexplains why you are interested inthe job. You have described how youheard about the opening. Thewording is creative and catches anemployer’s attention quickly.This letter identifies one or two ofyour strongest qualifications andclearly relates how these skillsapply to the job at hand. This letterexplains specifically why you areinterested in the position and thistype of job, company, and/orlocation.This letter refers the reader to yourresume or any other encloseddocuments. This letter thanks thereader for taking time to read thisletter. You are assertive as youdescribe how you will follow upwith the employer in a stated timeperiod.SECTION 1:INTRODUCTIONSECTION 2:IDENTIFICATION OFSKILLS ANDEXPERIENCES ASRELATED TO POSITIONSECTION 3: CLOSINGby Amy Diepenbrock. Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers.BUSINESS FORMATAND OVERALLQUALITY OF WRITINGABILITYCOVER LETTER COULD LAND YOUAN INTERVIEW. THIS IS ANAVERAGE LETTER (BORDERLINECASE).COVER LETTER SHOULD GET YOUTHE INTERVIEW.Cover Letter RubricThis letter does not thank the readerfor taking time to review this letter.There is no reference to a resume orother materials. This letter does notmention any plan for follow up.This letter does not discuss anyrelevant qualifications. You have notrelated your skills to the position forwhich you are applying. This letterdoes not state why you are interestedin the position, company, and/orlocation.This section does not clearly identifywhat position you are seeking. Thereis no description of how you heardabout the position or why you areinterested. This letter definitely willnot grab an employer’s attention andkeep him or her reading.Business formatting is not used inthis letter. There is no address ordate at the top. This letter is notsigned. There are multiple grammarand spelling errors. The content ofthis letter does not make sense to thereader.COVER LETTER NEEDS SIGNIFICANTIMPROVEMENT AND WOULD BEDISCARDED DURING SCREENING.

cover letter rubric business cover letter should get you the interview. cover letter could l and you an interview. this i s an average letter (bord erline case). cover letter needs s ignificant improvement and woul d be discarded during scr eening. and spelling errors. the

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