Professional Documents
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APPLICATION
PART 2
VIDEO
https://en.islcollective.com/video-
lessons/how-to-write-a-cover-letter
HOW MANY
PARAGRAPHS
COVER LETTER
USUALLY HAVE?
Three concise paragraphs
WHAT SHOULD BE
IN THE HEADER?
Date, your name and
your address,
contact-info
Salutation
IF YOU KNOW THE
HIRING MANAGER'S
NAME, YOU SHOULD
USE IT.
WHAT SHOULD YOUR FIRST
PARAGRAPH INCLUDE?
Short introduction to yourself
Reasons why you are applying for the job
Show enthusiasm (excitement) for the job
FOR THE FIRST PARAGPRAH
I am writing to you to express my interest regarding
your current advertisment in Weeks.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jmz0rU8fre2akvgm6DQ1
nsY2bR8QBeRI4tDbYVhN-_I/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DTvAzN3swVHqYJNMG8
j8OWwAX55a_G_HlGYYw8DFTmk/edit?usp=sharing
WHAT SHOULD THE MIDDLE
PARAGRAPH INCLUDE?
Recent and relevant work experience
Skills that are needed for the job
MIDDLE PARAGRAPH
In my last position, I was able to lead a company with over
250 employers
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jmz0rU8fre2akvgm6DQ1
nsY2bR8QBeRI4tDbYVhN-_I/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DTvAzN3swVHqYJNMG8
j8OWwAX55a_G_HlGYYw8DFTmk/edit?usp=sharing
WHAT SHOULD THE LAST
PARAGRAPH INCLUDE?
Thank the hiring manager
Make clarifications if needed
THE LAST PARAGRAPH
I would like the opportunity to work as part of an
enthusiastic team.