CMN 373 Lecture 7: Week 7 - COVER LETTER AND RESUME

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Communication
• Course: CMN 373
• Professor: Sandra Rosenberg

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Address the letter to an individual by name (title, department) if possible. For advertised jobs, name the source; include job title, date, and publication. If someone referred you, name that person (with permission) Include the exact position and that you are applying for it. Show knowledge of the reader"s business or industry; can describe your strongest qualifications but only if exceptional (body contains these details) Use only one paragraph, with fewer than four sentences. Use 2-3 paragraphs organized to parallel your resume (education, experience, skills) Focus on what the reader gains not on i ; avoid lists of words, personal opinions. Show you are prepared to work with little training needed. Choose key points plus examples from resume to support all claim statements. Use key words that appear in the job description to show how your background and training fill the job requirements. Refer to the enclosed resume (last sentence in body) Writing a persuasive letter of application (cover letter)