Cover Letters

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For this assignment, you will explore the components of a cover letter, reflect on your most relevant skills, develop a cover letter, and then assess what action steps you can take to make your cover letter stronger.

  • The Cover Letters . resource contains step-by step instructions for creating a cover letter including formatting suggestions, tips regarding how to highlight your best skills and qualifications, and how to tailor your letter for specific jobs you wish to apply to.

Reflect: It is important that you have a compelling, well-written cover letter. To write an impactful cover letter, you need to address the following tasks before you begin composing it. Starting with these preparatory tasks will help provide a clear and concise message for the person reading your cover letter.

  • Look over current openings on www.indeed.com . and determine a position that interests you.
    • Consider carefully what makes the position, organization, or company interesting to you.
  • Think about skills or competencies that you currently possess that match the skills the employer is seeking in a candidate.
    • You can find these skills by viewing the job description.
    • These specific skills are the reason every cover letter should be unique for each job for which you apply.
    • Write: Develop or update a cover letter that is designed for a specific job posting within your selected occupation. Make sure to carefully complete the following:
      • First, include the link to the job description you are interested in applying for in your cover letter.
      • Next, using the format suggestions from both the webinar and cover letter sample, create a full paragraph that discusses why you are applying and the position you are seeking.
        • Make sure to demonstrate some knowledge of the company you are interested in and their products/services.
      • Finally, using the format suggestions from both the webinar and cover letter sample, create a full paragraph that communicates the three matching skills and/or competencies you would like to highlight for the employer.
        • Make sure these competencies match the position you are interested in applying for.

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    Cover Letters The purpose of a cover letter is to communicate to a potential employer why you are the best Candidate for the position based on your skills, education, and experience. Cover letters are generally three to four paragraphs long and should be tailored to the position you are seeking. Some employers use cover letters to determine your ability to write. Please follow the steps below to prepare for writing your cover letter: Step 1 Step 3 Review the job description and highlight Pick 3 to 4 skills you possess that the important skills and qualifications the employer is seeking and emphasize them employers are seeking. in the cover letter. Step 2 Write down the skills you possess that match the skills they are seeking. Step 4 Give an example of where you used or obtained your three skills from your resume. Sample Cover Letter 1. List your contact information. Your name Address Today's Date Company Name Address 2. List the information for the employer you are contacting. 3. Address a person by name whenever possible. 4. Tell them why you are writing and demonstrate some knowledge of their company. Dear (Name of Recruiter/ Hiring Manager). 5. Using your three skills and examples, tell them why you are qualified for the position. I am excited to apply to the Association Membership Administration position with XYZ company, which was located on Indeed.com. It would be an honor to work for an organization that is so dedicated to improving health care and staying abreast to the latest research Given my health care education and background, I feel I can make a positive contribution to XYZ organization In 2010, I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Care Studies from Ashford University. Through my undergraduate experience. I was able to obtain a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding the US health care system and current obstacles and challenges the Health care industry is facing. As the Program Coordinator at Memorial Hospital, I regularly built relationships with both internal and external customers. In addition to relationship building, I honed my database management skills while serving as an Administrative Assistant at GE In this role. I utilized PeopleSoft to manage clients' information I would like the opportunity to discuss this position and my qualifications in further detail Thank you in advance for your time and consideration Best Regards, 6. Thank them for their time and tell them what you want to happen next. Jane M. Doe X Public Interest Attorney Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers - Monterey Park, CA 91754 $76,000 - $90,000 a year Apply Now Save this job Job Summary Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers is a non-profit organization responsible for providing legal representation for indigent parent clients in Juvenile Dependency Court. Staff Attorney's duties include but are not limited to: • Legal representation of parents in juvenile dependency proceedings in the Los Angeles County Juvenile Dependency Court. This duty includes in court and out of court representation of parents at all phases of dependency case proceedings • Attorneys are to establish and maintain an attorney-client relationship with their client. • Attorneys are to conduct thorough, continuing, and independent investigations and interviews at every stage of the proceedings on behalf of their client. Attorneys shall utilize the services of law firm social workers and investigators as necessary. Attorneys are to file pleadings, motions, responses, or objections as necessary on behalf of their client. Ideal candidate would have previous public interest experience and/or criminal law experience. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter. Have office locations in Monterey Park and Lancaster. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $76,000.00 to $90,000.00 /year Experience: · Public Interest: 1 year (Preferred) License: California Bar License (Preferred) 30+ days ago If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process.
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