1. Chapter 6 Career Correspondence and Applications Job Search Necessities Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.

2. Types of Career Correspondence Cover Letter Application Letter Networking Letter Prospecting Letter Thank-You Letter Acceptance Letter Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.

3. Characteristics of a Good Cover Letter Makes a good first impression and is original Is original and specific to each job application 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 resumé Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.

4. Writing the Cover Letter First paragraph: mentions position and how you gained knowledge of it Second paragraph: refers to resumé and sells you to the employer using qualifications and key attributes i.e. competency based Third paragraph: closes by asking for interview and indicates follow-up Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.

5. 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 makes perfect Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.

6. Illegal Questions It is not acceptable to be asked questions about: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or handicaps Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada. All rights reserved.