Directions: Create a cover letter for your resume using your existing business letterhead. The cover letter explains to a future employer why he or she should hire you. The cover letter introduces your resume and is attached to the front of your resume packet.
Write a cover letter that introduces your resume packet.
Pretend you were applying for your first job.
Address the letter to the individual who owns the business.
Include an inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature.
Write a minimum of two paragraphs with a minimum of four sentences per paragraph.
Use single spaced block paragraphs and skipped one line between paragraphs.
Describe why you are qualified to do the job.
Save this document as cover_letter.doc in a folder called writing.
Link this page directly from your portfolio homepage under the Resume section.
Use standard writing conventions. Do not allow errors to distract the reader.
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