Writing-Cover-Letters-for-Employment求职信.pptVIP

You should tailor your cover letter to Show specific needs of employers and how you meet them Persuade that your career goals align with the organization’s goals (mission statement) and that your skills align with the position requirements An effective cover letter Highlights the qualifications related to the position as laid out in the job criteria Proves that you align well with the organization and that you meet the job requirements Provides contact information and a plan for future contact * Your ability to learn the needs of your readers will help you write a cover letter effectively. You should learn as much as you can about your audience (your potential employer) before writing your cover letter. Your goal is to learn about the organization, its history, its goals, and its needs. You should also learn what kind of employee the organization needs and what an employee will be expected to do. Most job advertisements are divided into two sections, a qualifications section, and an explanation of what duties the hired candidate will perform. Website – Corporate/organization websites provide a good idea of what a company/organization values. Look for words that describe the company and its employees. Words repeated throughout the website reveal particularly important values. Some organization websites may even have a “Mission Statement” you can read to learn about what they want to achieve. Use the language on the website and in the missions statement to help guide your language in your cover letter. Insider information is important. Insiders potentially include A professor The company itself An expert in your field A person who holds the position you want at a different company * This is wording copied from P. Their mission statement shows that they are Concerned about customer health Want to inspire a sense of fun Are casual rather than formal Are as concerned about their customer’s happiness with their experience at Pinkberry as well as wit