BUS 255 Lecture 6: How To Write A Cover Letter
7 Mar 2017
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Dear hiring manager: 1st paragraph: intro to reason for writing letter. I"m interested in applying to xyz position in xyz company. Don"t be afraid to name drop: i heard about __________ position in your __________ department from. ______________ (name of person you heard of position from): make sure the person who you name-dropped knows/remembers who you are. Time to sell yourself: make sure you have their permission as well, 2nd paragraph: body, about 2-3 paragraphs. Don"t be overly clever/cheesy; be as professional as possible. Don"t repeat word for word what"s in resume: don"t bullet same things. Compare job description w/ what you"ve accomplished & use them to: highlight specific things from resume. highlight, match qualifications. Thank you, (skip a few lines) if handing in to a person, empty space should have hand- written signature. I am interested in applying for your _________ internship with your ____________ department. I have attached my cover letter and resume for your review.
