Preparing your Cover Letter To insert your company logo on this slide From the Insert Menu Select “Picture” Locate your logo file Click OK To resize the logo Click anywhere inside the logo. The boxes that appear outside the logo are known as “resize handles.” Use these to resize the object. If you hold down the shift key before using the resize handles, you will maintain the proportions of the object you wish to resize. Co-operative Education

Assignment Expectations *To produce a cover letter that is error free and specific to your placement *To meet the necessary deadlines in order to hand deliver your cover letter and resume to an employer *To have a cover letter that has been computer generated and laser printed on the same paper as the resume

Cover Letter Basics What is a cover letter? Why do a cover letter? How can you make your cover letter specific to the job?

Format (use manual sample) Block Style & Left Justified Your address Date Company address Dear … Body of letter Closing statement Yours sincerely Signature Enclosure ******* ********* ************* *************** ******* ********************************** ********************************* ****************** *********** ******* ********

Opening Paragraph Tell the person to whom you are writing that: you are a STB student you are a Co-op Student the reason you are writing

Paragraph Two What skills do you have to offer?

Paragraph Three Why are you applying to this position? What can they do for you?

Closing Sentence Make it short and sweet! Thank them for reading your letter & resume. I look forward to our scheduled interview.

Signature Yours sincerely, Marylou Coop Enclosure Don’t forget to sign your letter!

Cover Letter Rules Check grammar Check spelling Computer generated Laser printed Same paper as the resume Brief Watch out for “I” Get Permission First

Proofing Did you proof read your cover letter? Did you ask someone else to proof it as well?

Remember... Your cover letter and resume introduces you to a potential employer!

What kind of impression are you going to leave?

Or No Thanks! You’re hired!