This document provides a worksheet to help craft an effective cover letter. It includes questions to help identify your unique qualities, skills, experiences, accomplishments, and how they relate to the employer's needs. It then provides a sample cover letter framework including 4 paragraphs: an introduction, qualifications, interest in the position, and a request to meet. The cover letter highlights the applicant's programming experience in C++ and UNIX, game software development experience, interest in a trading platform position, and availability to meet.

1. Cover Letter Worksheet - A Strategy for Crafting an Effective Cover letter
An effective cover letter will improve your chances for an interview and ultimately a job offer. Take
some time to think about yourself – what makes you special, what you’ve accomplished, what abilities
you most enjoy using, etc. Address your strongest attributes and don’t attempt to include everything
about yourself. Thinking through the following questions will help you write a letter that connects your
qualifications with an employer’s needs.
Consider your USP (Unique Selling Proposition – an advertising term used to market a product)
1. What are your unique qualities and strengths?
・ I can use C, C++, C#, and Python.
・ I can repair the computer.
・ I can remove the computer viras.
2. What is it about this employer that attracts you and how would you be able to use your talents?
It is useful for emproyers to make something by programming and repair the computer system. So, if
emproyers are bad about computers, I can help and clean up them.
Think about your job and internship experiences.
1. What skills and abilities have you used to accomplish your work?
I volunteer for Fukusima. I clearned the place that has many trashes.
2. What accomplishments did you have? What are you most proud of?
I have Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination. And I most proud of it.
3. Identify examples where you exhibited qualities employers are looking for:
Communication skills: good
Strong work ethic: good
Teamwork: good
Showing initiative: very good

2. Interpersonal skills: good
Problem-solving: good
Analytical skills: good
Flexibility/adaptability: very good
Computer skills: very good
Review your coursework and identify what you have learned.
1. What class assignments and group projects have resembled “real world” experiences?
I think that brainstorming is resemble group discussion in socialy. It is very useful.
2. Identify and label the knowledge, skills and leadership qualities you have acquired through your
coursework.
I think I must lead everybody if everybody are not activity. I learned that one.
Think about your campus and community involvement.
1. What campus and community positions have you held?
I have not maken someone in community. But I hope to make one in the future.
2. What leadership and organizational skills have you used?
I have the skill of leading everybody.
COVER LETTER WORKSHEET
FIRST PARAGRAPH
I am Mizuki Watanabe. I am 22 years old. I am working for sony as a game sotf engineer now. But I
would like to work at your company because I like database server and program the one. I can do
something.

3. SECOND PARAGRAPH
I graduated from the famous about programming C++ and UNIX University of Aizu. So, I am a
programmer of C++ and I have experienced in Multithreading and STL. Other one, I have made many
game soft programs, PS3, wii, and Xbox. And I have been used to UNIX system, too. I can move your
exectation.
THIRD PARAGRAPH
Next one, I interested to begin Greenfield work on a trading platform. I was waiting to hope to work in
the place where I can play an active part. It is here! I can understand to prime to redefine how products
are traded incorporating speed and cutting-edge algorithms in detail. I have learned how to use UNIX
system at the University of Aizu for 4 years. So, I can work at the position soon.
FOURTH PARAGRAPH
Finally, I have some questions about that work. I would like to meet you because I want to understand
the work more. If you would like to meet me, please contact my E-mail or phone number. I will be free
everyday because I want you to contact. I hope to send your reply. Thank you.