Cover Letter

Submission

You must submit your letter to Canvas.

Apart from your name and contact information, please make sure that you include the name of the organization who you are applying to. In addition, you should mention the position for which you are applying. The letter should high light your skills such as

What technology skills can you offer?
What other skills have you acquired in school, on the job, or through activities?
Do you work well with people? Do you enjoy teamwork?
Are you a leader, self-starter, or manager?
Do you speak, write, or understand another language?
Do you learn quickly? Are you creative?
Do you communicate well in speech and in writing?

You should close the letter by requesting an interview, providing your contact information.

Format & Length:

The letter should be single-spaced and no more than one page in length. It will normally consist of three to four paragraphs. Remember to provide your contact information. In your letter, you can only use “I” twice to start a sentence. Do not use contractions for this or any other assignment in this class….

Tips on Content:

You should talk about yourself as a Wayne State student, your academic background (honors, awards, organizations, etc.), your major and why you choose your major and any experience, your career goals, and what makes you a unique fit for the position. Discuss your work experience, any volunteer work or internships you have done in the past, and how the work relates to plans for the future. Think about the audience and purpose of the letter. See Chapter 13-5 page 262 BCOM9 for additional help in composing your message.

Readability:

Write clearly, use Standard Written English, and proofread carefully. Use MS Word to check your Flesch reading ease

the Cover Letter should be tailored to the job listing you are pretending to apply for.

https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25385&siteid=5492&jobid=482836&codes=DE_Microsite#jobDetails=482836_5492