Writing a Cover Letter
2021.06.01 11:40 am - 12:21 pm
Teaching point: How are Resumes and Cover Letters used in the hiring process?
Agenda
Agenda
Do Now and Discussion (10 minutes)
Do Now and Discussion (10 minutes)
Resume vs. Cover Letter (10 minutes)
Resume vs. Cover Letter (10 minutes)
The Anatomy of a Perfect Cover Letter (10 -15 minutes)
The Anatomy of a Perfect Cover Letter (10 -15 minutes)
Reflection (5 minutes)
Reflection (5 minutes)
Finish Brainstorming Your Resume (10 minutes)
Finish Brainstorming Your Resume (10 minutes)
Resume vs. Cover Letter
Resume vs. Cover Letter
You’ve written your resume and are ready to apply for jobs...right? Not so fast! You often also need to prepare another document called a cover letter. Read through this infographic to get a high level overview of how these two key documents are different.
You’ve written your resume and are ready to apply for jobs...right? Not so fast! You often also need to prepare another document called a cover letter. Read through this infographic to get a high level overview of how these two key documents are different.
The Anatomy of a Perfect Cover Letter
The Anatomy of a Perfect Cover Letter
Let’s take a deeper look at what a cover letter is and what it’s used for. Look through this infographic to understand the basic structure of a cover letter. Then, watch the video.
Let’s take a deeper look at what a cover letter is and what it’s used for. Look through this infographic to understand the basic structure of a cover letter. Then, watch the video.
Closure
Closure
- How does a cover letter complement your resume?
- Why might a hiring manager want to know about your career goals or enthusiasm for the role?
- True or False?: You should use the same cover letter when applying for multiple jobs.