In-class Journal Assignment

What was the hardest part about doing your cover letter? What was the easiest? Do you think that it will get the reader’s interest? Why?

Quiz

1. True or False: Your cover letter should be at least two pages.

2. What should be in the salutation of a cover letter?

3. What should you have in the first paragraph of your cover letter?

4. True or False: You can use the same cover letter over and over. Why or Why not?

5. Name two things that you should do in the closing paragraph of your cover letter.

1. True or False: Your cover letter should be at least two pages.

1. True or False: Your cover letter should be at least two pages.

False

2. What should be in the salutation of a cover letter?

2. What should be in the salutation of a cover letter?

Dear Mr./Ms. Last name

3. What should you have in the first paragraph of your cover letter?

3. What should you have in the first paragraph of your cover letter?

State why you are writing

4. True or False: You can use the same cover letter over and over. Why or Why not?

4. True or False: You can use the same cover letter over and over. Why or Why not?

False. You need to tailor your cover letter to each job opportunity.

5. Name two things that you should do in the closing paragraph of your cover letter.

5. Name two things that you should do in the closing paragraph of your cover letter.

• Thank the employer for considering you for the position

• Include information on how you will follow-up

• Stress action. Politely request an interview at the employer’s convenience

• Indicate what supplementary material is being sent

• Indicate that you are looking forward to hearing from him/her

In the computer room

Create an email cover letter for the job you’re applying for, and send it to me.