JOB INTERVIEW

WRITING A COVER LETTER

Before you write a Cover Letter:

• research the company,
• know the industry, the products, services, people, and position you want.

Structure your Cover Letter into four parts:

• Get their attention.
• State the reason you are writing and what you want.
• State how you can add value to the company.
• Tell the reader you will be following up soon (increase your chance of getting an interview).

COVER LETTER FORMAT

• Your Contact Information

Name
Address
City (Province)
Phone Number
Email Address

Date

• Employer Contact Information (if you have it)

Name

Title

Company

Address

• Salutation (greeting)

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name / Mrs & Ms, (:)

(leave out if you don't have a contact)

• Body of Cover Letter

• what position you are applying for,

• why the employer should select you for an interview,

• and how you will follow-up.

• First Paragraph

The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for and where you found the job listing. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one.

• Middle Paragraph (s)

The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Mention specifically how your qualifications match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it.

• Final Paragraph

Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow-up.

• Complimentary Close

• Signature

SAMPLE

FirstName LastName
Address
City, State,
Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email

Date

• Name
Title
Company
Address
City,

• Dear Hiring Manager,

• I am interested in the part-time position at SPEAK UP advertised in The TUOI TRE Newspaper. I have good experience in product promotion for over two years. Not only have I shown and ridden horses, but I have also had extensive experience assisting in a barn. Through working with horses, I have acquired a thorough knowledge of horses, tack, and equine apparel for both horse and rider.

• While I have equine experience, I also have excellent communication skills and an aptitude for customer service. My past experience as a volunteer atKentucky made it necessary for me to focus on providing quality customer service, and also enabled me to work with all types of people. I believe that my communication skills, partnered with my good knowledge, would make me an asset to your company.

• Thank you for your consideration. I can be reached at 0908 652 265. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

• Sincerely,

• Your Signature

JOB INTERVIEW

JOB INTERVIEW

If you are looking for a new job, here are some tips you should think about when sitting in a job interview.

First, you should be sure to dress appropriately for the situation. If possible, you should learn about the company’s rules of dressing. Next, you should get as much information about the company as possible. This will help you know if you have the needed skills or experience to work for that company. Finding out something about the company will also help you ask wise questions about their business to show them you are interested in their company. Finally, you should be prepared to tell them why you would be their best choice for the position. You shouldn’t boast about your accomplishments, but you can tell them in a confident and direct way why you can help their company more than other applicants.

Finding a job you like is not easy now, so you should be well-prepared.

VOCABULARY TIP

1. appropriately [ə'proupriitli] (adv): suitable, reasonable

2. to boast [boust] = to over-talk

3. accomplishment [ə'kɔmpli∫mənt] (n): success