Each person needs to submit a resume and cover letter. These are part of the senior exit interviews, which will take place on Tuesday November 22. They are individual graded assigments and part of your graduation requirement. You have three days to work on them in class. There are templates on Microsoft Publisher and I Works on the Macs. Also if you are on a Mac, you can open a word document and go into new file, where you will find easier resume templates.
Please follow them carefully, selecting a model that best works for you. As you assemble these, be mindful of punctuation, grammar and capitalization. Although I will edit them, so that the final copy will be accurate and correct, your grade will be based upon the material you turn in on WEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER. If you are absent, both the cover letter and resume are due. I need these to edit over the break. Any received after Wednesday are 10 points off per day, down to 50. A cover letter as the name depicts acts as a covering or an attached letter to any other letter, document, resume or CV. Though the cover letter is mainly attached with the resume or employment letter but there are many other types of cover letters like legal cover letters, marketing cover letters, sales cover letters and many other sample letters. The cover letter helps the receiver to get the first hand and instant information regarding the detailed content of the attached letter or document. It acts as a marketing tool for the purpose of the letter or the attached document. Besides this, cover letter also acts as a tool of communication for the intangibles which are not available through the actual content letter. Thus a cover letter is a very important letter that provides various benefits. A cover letter should always be written in a tone which covers the enthusiasm of the writer.
There are some important factors which should be considered while drafting a cover letter and these are as follows:
1. Always try to address the cover letter to an individual by his/her name
2. The first paragraph of the cover letter should be attractive enough so as to get the immediate attention of the reader.
3. Then mention the main purpose of writing the letter
4. Mention about the attached letter or the document for which you are sending the cover letter 5. Avoid any negative statements, spelling and grammatical errors. Finally mention that you will follow up with your cover letter and also do so. Thus keeping these things in mind one can draft a good sample cover letter for variety of purposes.
Please see the sample below of a cover letter.
Your Contact Information
Address City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Employer / College Contact Information
NameTitle Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Date
Dear Mr./Ms. LastName,
I am a senior at the State University interested in interviewing for a job as a Marketing Assistant with ABCD. I believe that ABCD has the ideal culture in which to pursue my goal of becoming an innovative and responsible arts administrator and contributing to the ABCD company's outstanding record as a center for exhibition and discussion of contemporary art and culture.
Academically, my extensive course work in the art history department at the State University has allowed me to gain an understanding and appreciation for the art your Company exhibits. I also have studied broader elements of arts management, including audience development and fund-raising as a part of my recent arts management class at State University. As a part of that class, I worked for the BCE Museum examining their marketing strategies, as well as other institutions, in an effort to discover the most effective and efficient manner to promote their upcoming exhibition. This rewarding experience working for the BCE Museum sharpened my desire to continue in this field and helped me develop the tools I need to be an effective arts administrator. I have also been able to spend time working for BCE Museum specifically as a survey assistant, which has further strengthened my interest in museum studies.
My previous summer work experience as a staff reporter for The XWZ newspaper, as well as my experience working for my school's paper, has provided me with a strong base of communication knowledge and helped me learn how to develop and work on several projects at once, write about a diverse range of topics, work quickly and efficiently, and further developed my interest in becoming a better marketer.
I firmly believe that I will be a good fit in ABCD's innovative environment. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
Your Typed Name
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