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Cover Letters and Other Correspondence Career Services Kaplan 210 ● 932-7342 jobs@newhaven.edu Agenda Cover Letter Thank You Letter References Follow-up Letter Letter of Accepting/Declining positions Letter of Resignation Purpose of a Cover Letter Many employers report they will not consider a resume without at least a few lines of explanation: - Why you are writing and what qualifies you for the job - Why you became involved in particular activities - What you gained from the experiences - Accomplishments that would be of special interest to a given employer - elaborate on specific sections of your resume Formatting Your Cover Letter Addressed to the person responsible for initiating review process or making the ultimate hiring decision - Mr./Ms. + last name - Sir/Madam - To whom it may concern - Search Team/Committee - Hiring Professional Make a phone call if necessary, to find out the name and title of the individual to whom you are writing Use resume paper, the same type of font as your resume check for errors Everything sent out must project professionalism and your power to perform! Cover Letter Organization The Opening Paragraph - why you are writing and position you are applying for - where you found the job posting - Mention briefly why you are interested in the organization and that position - If you were referred to the employer by someone such as a career counselor, a former employee, or a professor, this is the place to mention the persons name and that he or she suggested you write The Middle Paragraph - where you draw attention to your resume and highlight specific skills relevant to the company and position for which you are applying - Present your motives for seeking employment with this organization - cite achievements and qualifications related to the position desired -If you have qualifications or projects that are not noted on your resu