In the job hunting arena your resume, cover letter (or letter of introduction) and list of references is a powerful trifecta. Today we move onto the cover letter.
Your cover letter should have the same formatting at the top of the page, so your name and contact info doesn't change.
Your cover letter ( or letter of introduction ) is the place to introduce yourself in a less formal manner than the resume, but should still remain professional.
Begin by introducing yourself, who you are, what you do, what your special area of training is and what kind of job objective you have. You can list special skills and abilities and talk about current activities (educational or professional) and what your short term goals are.
Take a look at the sample cover letter on page 10 of the ROP Portfolio Handbook.
Some tips to writing a
- Always address the letter so someone specific, customize it for each job interview.
- Always sign the letter at the bottom.
- Be sincere but do not mention personal motivations for your job search or preference.
- Your writing style should be clear and concise, include only pertinent information.
- Keep the length to about 4 paragraphs, 6-4 lines each.
- Keep the look consistent with your resume
Ok have fun!
- SW
