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Before
writing a cover letter to accompany your resume,
when applying for a job, use the guidelines
contained in General
Outline for a Cover Letter to help you
create an effective letter. Once you create
a draft, you may request assistance from your
career counselor in University Career Services,
SUB I, Room 348, or the Writing Center, Robinson
Hall, Room A-116.
- Why
are you interested in the position and why
would you be good for the job?
- What
do you know about the organization? Why
would you like to work for that organization?
(Visit the organization's website or request
and read printed literature about the organization).
- Make
a list of the skills and qualifications
the organization requires in the position.
(Be sure to carefully read the job description).
Demonstrate your matching qualifications
by describing relevant transferable skills
and experiences from jobs, courses, volunteer
experiences and campus activities.
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