JOB RELATED LETTER
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The document provides guidance on writing an effective cover letter to accompany a resume when applying for jobs. It defines a cover letter as a formal introduction to your resume, explains the purpose is to present your interest, qualifications, and availability to employers and make a good first impression. It also outlines the typical contents of a cover letter, which includes headings, salutations, opening, middle and closing paragraphs, and a signature.
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JOB RELATED LETTER
- 2. ON COVER LETTER,CV,RESUME & BIODATA GUIDED BY:- RAJESH SWAIN GIVEN BY:- BALARAM SAHOO MADHUSMITA BEHERA RASHMITA PARIDA
- 4. WHAT IS A COVER LETTER?
- 5. A COVER LETTER IS A FORMAL INTRODUCTION TO YOUR RESUME AND ACCOMPANIES IT WHEN APPLYING FOR A JOB. Cover Letter Worksheet Cover Letter ExampleCover Letter Checklist
- 6. OBJECTIVE To provide the skills and tools for creating and preparing your own cover letter.
- 7. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A COVER LETTER?
- 8. PRESENTS YOUR INTEREST, QUALIFICATIONS, AND AVAILABILITY TO THE EMPLOYER ITS YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION
- 9. TYPES OF COVER LETTERS Letter of Application Cover Letter Inquiry T-Zone Cover Letter
- 12. CONTENTS OF A COVER LETTER Headings Salutation/Greeting Opening paragraph Middle paragraph Closing paragraph Yours Truly/Sincerely Signature and enclosure
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- 16. CV INDICATE
- 17. ANY QUESTIONS???
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- Options: Group Discussion Ask the group if they know what a cover letter is and what its used for. Ask the group why the employer may want a cover letter included with there application package. Write there answers on the board. Give a prize to who gets the answer right or who comes the closest to the answer. Potential answers Introduction to employers in your own voice (not in point form).
- Facilitator Notes: Click on the link to show the group what a cover letter looks like. Introduce the group to the cover letter worksheets and click on the link on the left hand side to show the participants a cover letter example.
- Facilitator notes: Ask the group what they think is the purpose of a cover letter? Write the participants answers on the board Discussion Helper/Potential answers to the question To allow employer to hear who you are and what you have to offer in your own voice. (Sentences rather than point form) To target your application package To show your interest and fit for that position/company Sets you apart from the pack of applicants Shows your communication skills and style ( written) Show cases your research skills by what you reference/answer the ads
- Facilitator notes: Talk to the group about the importance of making a first impression and presenting there interest and qualifications in the position. Discussion: What are first impressions when writing a cover letter? The layout Correct spelling The presentation of the package Grammar Your qualifications Researching the company Addressing the letter Activity: Do’s and Don'ts when writing cover letters Card game.
- Facilitator Notes: Talk to the group about the different types of cover letters and the importance of understanding the differences between the 3 types. Show participants the 3 types of letters by clicking on the link in the right hand corner or include as a handout.