The document provides guidance on writing an effective cover letter. It explains that a cover letter should include a header with contact information and date, a salutation greeting the recipient, an opening paragraph stating interest in the job and qualifications, middle paragraphs with relevant background and experience, a closing paragraph requesting an interview, and a complimentary closure. The document also provides examples of expressions to use in each part of the cover letter and tips for formatting a cover letter in an email.

1. Writing
a cover letter

2. Yesterday...........
1. A CV is __________________________________________________
2. Two types of CV are ____________________________________
3. When we highlight mostly on our work experience, we
4. When the focus is on competence-based information,
5. A personal statement covers ___________________________
6. Information items to include in a CV are _______________
7.Some key verbs used to describe our past records can b

3. Objective
By the end of the session:
I am able to write an effective Cover Letter

4. General
Guidelines
1. Begin with your header :
 Return address ( home address, phone
number, email address)
 Date
 Inside address or recipient address ( name,
job title, company’s name and address)
2. Salutation or greeting
Dear Mr. …./ Ms. … / Sir / Madam
3. Opening paragraph
 State the job title, source of information,
specific interest in the role & company, main
experience and qualifications
Important
parts in
writing a cover
letter

5. General
Guidelines
4. Middle paragraph(s)
 Include brief overview your relevant
background to the position (
achievements, skills, specialties)
5. Closing paragraph(s)
 Inform your expectation for interview,
expressing thanks
6. Write complimentary closure
Sincerely Yours, / Yours Sincerely/ (with
NAME of the recipient)
Yours Faithfully/ Faithfully yours
7. Signature and typed name
Important
parts in
writing a
cover letter

6. Model of Cover Letter
1
complimentary closure

7. Model of Cover Letter
2
March 25, 2021

8. A reminder
once again

9. One more sample of
a Cover Letter
(return address and typed name exist,
but not inserted here)

10. LET’S RECHECK
The 7 Parts of a Cover Letter
2.
Salutatio
n
3. Opening
Paragraph
4. Middle
(body
paragraph)
7. Signature
and typed
name
6.Complimen
tary Closure
5. Closing
1. Header

11. Other
Expressions
Dear Mr. Smith
Dear Mrs. Wilson
Dear Ms. Wilson
Dear Miss Wilson
Dear Hiring Manager
Dear Recruiter
Dear Sir
Dear Madam
Salutation

12. Other
Expressions
Opening Paragraph
With reference to your advertisement on Indeed.com, I am
writing to apply for the post of administration staff.
I am writing in response to your job posting for a web
developer on your company’s website.
I would like to apply for the post of Customer Service staff in
your firm as advertised on Legalposition.com

13. Other
Expressions
Middle Paragraph
ExperienceS
 Within my role as a project
manager, I am responsible for
leading a team of five people
 Last year I worked at Alton
Theme park, where I was
responsible for operating various
rides.
 During my time at Legal
Solution, I was responsible for
marketing software services.
Since I work with people every day
in business setting, I have
developed strong interpersonal
and communicative skills.
I would like to offer my best
service to your company. I am able
to coordinate with people, easy to
adapt with new environment.
Working in the shop helped me to
learn the importance of dealing
with customers in a friendly and
efficient way
SKILLS

14. Other Expressions
I would be available for the interview at your
convenience. I look forward to hearing from you.
I enclosed a copy of my CV and hope very much to be
invited for an interview.
I look forward to hearing from you in the near future
to schedule an interview at a time convenient to you.
I would like to thank you in advance for your time and
consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Closing Paragraph

15. Other Expressions
 Yours sincerely
 Sincerely yours
 Sincerely
 Yours faithfully
Complimentary Closure
 Faithfully yours
 Kind regards
 Regards
 Best regards

16. On sending the Cover Letter via email
Do’s:
1. Mention the title of the position you’re applying for in the subject line and body of
your email.
2. Explain where you found the job posting or how you heard about the position.
3. Conclude with a subtle call to action to remind the hiring manager of the action
you’d like them to take, such as, “I look forward to hearing from you.”
4. List your full name and contact information in your email signature block (not just
on your resume attachment).
5. If applicable, quickly explain any questions that your resume may raise. For
example, if you’re from out of town but planning to move close to the job
location, or you’ve been at your current position for only a short time.

17. Don’ts:
1. Don’t start your cover letter with your name. Instead, introduce yourself in the letter with a relevant
qualification and connect it to the position.
2. Keep your cover letter concise. Just like your resume, keep your document to just one page to
entice hiring managers instead of overwhelming them.
3. Avoid any spelling or grammar errors in your document. The smallest typo can ruin your chances
at the job.
4. Don’t address the wrong company name or the wrong company contact’s name. This could be
seen as awful cover letter etiquette and indicate you’re not attentive to details.
5. Don’t ever include your salary requirements unless otherwise directed by the potential employer.
A cover letter via email

18. Regardless of the cover letter template you’ve chosen, make sure to include these key components
when formatting your email cover letter:
1. Write a subject line that includes the position you’re applying for
2. Address the company contact’s name in the salutation
3. Clearly state what you’re hoping to accomplish in the first few sentences
4. Summarize your strengths, skills and experience by connecting them to the job opportunity
5. Use a font that’s easy to read
6. Avoid typos in your message by proofreading
7. Include a signature with your contact information
8. It is suggested that you send a pdf file rather than a word doc or other format
https://blog.specialcounsel.com/career-advancement/email-cover-letter-samples/
Format

19. Sample

20. Practice
1. Complimentary closure
a. Hello b. Yours Faithfully
2. Salutation
a. Dear Sir b. Best Regard
3. Header
a. July 16, 2021
b. Dear recruiter
4. Opening paragraph
a. Thank you for your consideration
b. I would like to apply….
5. Middle paragraph
a. My responsibilities included writing
report…
b. I’m looking forward to hearing from
you
I. Find the expressions

21. Practice
II. Guided Writing

22. Practice
Read the Job Ad then complete the
following exercise!
1. Write your header
II. Guided Writing

23. Practice
Read the Job Ad then complete the
following exercise!
2. Write the Salutation
II. Guided Writing

24. Practice
Read the Job Ad then complete the
following exercise!
3. Write the Opening Paragraph
II. Guided Writing

25. Practice
Read the Job Ad then complete
the following exercise!
4. Write the Middle
Paragraph(s)
II. Guided Writing

26. Practice
Read the Job Ad then complete the
following exercise!
5. Write the Closing Paragraph(s)
II. Guided Writing

27. Now, work in group.
rite a cover letter regarding
this ad, then share
BREAKOUT
ROOMS
1. Hold a bachelor degree in Information Technology
2. Age below 30 years
3. Very good knowledge in Photoshop, Illustrator and
Corel Draw
4. Understand English
5. Team player, creative and communicative
Send your cover letter and CV to :
CreativeArts Inc
Sudriman Street 34B
Jakarta 10112
A growing company in a prestigious business district
is looking for dedicated and dynamic youth to join us
as

28. Practice
Write a Cover Letter based on
the job ad
here
III. Free Writing
Oct 20, 2021

29. Practice
Write a Cover Letter based on
the
job ad here
III. Free Writing

30. Thank
You!