This virtual online community is designed to support students in crafting standout Cover Letter. Members can access expert advice and a step-by-step guide. Whether you’re drafting your first cover letter or fine-tuning a professional portfolio, this community provides the resources and support needed to present your best self to potential employers.
Get Ready
- Review the position you are targeting.
- Focus on the tasks and requirements of the role.
- Make a list of the most important tasks, skills and qualities required in the role.
Introduce Yourself (Paragraph 1)
- State the position you are applying for and the name of the organization.
- Tell how you learned about the position (or who referred you).
- Explain why you are interested in the position.
- Give a very brief overview of why you are a good fit for the role and will add value to the organization (1 or 2 sentences).
Describe Your Experience (Paragraphs 2 &3)
- Discuss your qualifications and experience. Highlight skills and accomplishments from each experience. Use specific examples (include numbers/statistics if applicable).
- Explain how your experiences could translate to the role and how they could benefit this organization.
Wrap Up (Paragraph 4)
- Reiterate your most relevant qualifications or desire to work at this organization.
- Thank the hiring manager.
- Include contact info if it is not already at the top of the letter.
Review Your Document
- Read the letter aloud. Do the words flow well? Have you been specific enough that the hiring manager could visualize you doing the job?
- Check: Does your letter pertain to the tasks of the job you are applying for?
- Check grammar, spelling, punctuation.
