1. Chapter 6: Career Correspondence and Applications Types of Career Correspondence Cover Letter Application Letter Networking Letter Prospecting Letter Thank-You Letter Acceptance Letter Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

2. Chapter 6: Career Correspondence and Applications Characteristics of a Good Cover Letter Makes a good first impression and is original Answers the question “Why should I hire you?” Is direct and to the point Involves several drafts to write Is usually one page or less in length Is written on paper to match resume Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

3. Chapter 6: Career Correspondence and Applications Writing the Cover Letter First paragraph: mentions position and how you gained knowledge of it Second paragraph: refers resume and sells you to the employer using qualifications and key attributes Third paragraph: closes by asking for interview and indicates follow-up Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

4. Chapter 6: Career Correspondence and Applications Job Applications Tips for Filling Out a Job Application Use blue/black ink Check directions carefully Check spelling carefully Careful with salary questions Practice filling in samples Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved.