{"id":106,"date":"2019-02-01T21:09:41","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T21:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-esc-communicationforprofessionals\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=106"},"modified":"2019-10-14T17:27:08","modified_gmt":"2019-10-14T17:27:08","slug":"cover-letters","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-esc-communicationforprofessionals\/chapter\/cover-letters\/","title":{"raw":"Cover Letters","rendered":"Cover Letters"},"content":{"raw":"<div id=\"post-1689\" class=\"standard post-1689 chapter type-chapter status-publish hentry\">\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<h3><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-864 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4022\/2019\/02\/10221304\/42-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" \/><\/h3>\r\nA cover letter is a letter of introduction, usually 3\u20134 paragraphs in length, that you attach to your r\u00e9sum\u00e9. It\u2019s a way of introducing yourself to a potential employer and explaining why you are suited for a position. Employers may look for individualized and thoughtfully written cover letters as an initial method of screening out applicants who may who lack necessary basic skills, or who may not be sufficiently interested in the position.\r\n\r\nOften\u00a0an employer will request or require that a cover letter be included in the materials an applicant submits. There are also occasions when you might submit a cover letter uninvited, for example, if\u00a0you are initiating an inquiry about possible work or asking someone to send you information or provide other assistance related to a potential job. Cover letters usually combine the purposes of information and persuasion.\r\n\r\nCover letters should accomplish the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Get the attention of the prospective employer.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Set you apart from any possible competition.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify the position you are interested in.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Specify how you learned about the position or company.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Present highlights of your skills and accomplishments.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Reflect your genuine interest.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use clear, easy-to-read, correct language.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nMeet these criteria by incorporating them into a letter with a clear beginning, middle, and end.\r\n<h2>Cover Letter Body<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Beginning<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c0\">In the introductory paragraph, introduce yourself to the hiring manager or recruiter. The paragraph should include four items:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"c14 lst-kix_vvtxa8ogdrr-0 start\" start=\"1\">\r\n \t<li class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"c0\">Why you are contacting them<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"c0\">How you heard about the position (If someone referred you, mention the name of your contact.)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"c0\">How your work experience pertains to your desired or targeted job<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"c0\">Why you are interested in the position<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3>Middle<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c0\">The middle of the cover letter makes the case for why you\u2019d be an exceptional hire. There are a few ways to make your case:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c0\">Select approximately three strengths and assign each strength to a bulleted section or brief paragraph. Include your best examples of how you excel at each strength.\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c0\">Create two strong paragraphs.\u00a0 In one, discuss work experience and connect selected strong skills to the position in which is being applied for.\u00a0 In another, focus on your training, certifications, and\/or education and the ways these have prepared you for the position.\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>End<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c0\">In the last paragraph, state the following:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"c14 lst-kix_99nsbz4uow4g-0 start\" start=\"1\">\r\n \t<li class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"c0\">Reiterate your interest.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"c0\">State you would be a strong match because your strengths match the key skills necessary to succeed at the job.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"c0\">Say that you will be happy to connect should they have questions or need fuller information. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"c0\">Thank your reader for their time and consideration.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nThe following video explains how to create an strong cover letter.\r\n\r\n[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/mxOli8laZos[\/embed]\r\n<h2>Initial and Ending Information in a Cover Letter<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Initial Information<\/h3>\r\nNote that you need to follow formal business letter format, which means that initial information includes your return address, the address of the person to whom you are writing, and a greeting line, followed by a colon.\u00a0 You can exclude your return address if you are writing on letterhead which has address and contact information; however, when applying for jobs, writers often use plain paper and not their current organization's letterhead.\r\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\r\n<h3>example of initial information<\/h3>\r\nIn this example, Jane Carruthers is writing a cover letter to the human resources director of International Business Services.\u00a0 The job announcement included only the person's title and not name.\r\n\r\n100 E Maple Street\r\nSaratoga, NY 12866\r\n\r\nOctober 14, 20XX\r\n\r\nInternational Business Services\r\n2024 Circular Street\r\nAlbany, NY 12208\r\n\r\nDear Human Resources Director:\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #333399\">An alternative greeting could be the following. Note that if you use an Attention line, you do not need a colon at the end; just use the colon after Attention:<\/span>\r\n\r\nAttention: Human Resources Director\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Ending Information in a Cover Letter<\/h3>\r\nMake sure to include an appropriate closing, such as \"Sincerely.\" After your typed name, you can also include an email address and\/or telephone number, as appropriate.\r\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\r\n<h3>example of ending information<\/h3>\r\nSincerely,\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><em>Jane Carruthers<\/em><\/span>\r\n\r\nJane Carruthers\r\nJane.Carruthers@gmail.com\r\n518-555-5555\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nThere are numerous cover letter samples, as well as ample additional information on cover letters, available on t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/free-cover-letter-examples-and-writing-tips-2060208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hebalancecareers.com's pages on cover letters.<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox tryit\">\r\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\r\nGail needed to write a really good cover letter to accompany her r\u00e9sum\u00e9 for a Project Manager 1 listing she found. Here are the first sentences to each of Gail\u2019s three paragraphs. From these three sentences, identify which is the BEST letter.\r\n\r\n<strong>Letter 1<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>I am writing to apply for the position of Project Manager 1 listed on LinkedIn last Tuesday.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>I installed 45 units for State University last year.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>If you want to meet, I am available Tuesday at 2 p.m.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"letter1\"]Is this the best list? Check here.[\/reveal-answer]\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"letter1\"]No, this is not the best letter. Gail starts this letter, as so many do, by talking about herself and stating information that does not advance her cause in applying to the job. It has an \"I\" followed by a passive verb (\"am writing\") and a buried verb (\"to apply\"). Saying that she is writing is a waste of her valuable time to gain attention. The fact that there's a letter makes it clear that she's writing. In moving to the second paragraph, Gail starts to speak to her specific skills, but in a manner that does not help the reader see how these skills from the past translate to this new opportunity. Finally, her closing talks more about herself in an almost demanding tone. The hiring manager likely feels that he or she belongs in the power position, not Gail.[\/hidden-answer]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Letter 2<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Thank you for the Project Management 1 job listing on LinkedIn; I hope to be your next Project Manager 1.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You ad states that you wish to have a PM with five or more years experience and CAPM certification.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Thank you for the opportunity to apply.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"letter2\"]Is this the best letter? Check here.[\/reveal-answer]\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"letter2\"]Wow, it is hard to imagine this letter helping anyone gt a job. It starts with a promising focus on the reader (\"Thank you\"). That potentially good start is immediately followed by a careless error. The job title is Project Manager 1, not Project Management 1. \"I hope\" does little to inspire confidence or teach the reader about Gail's skills. Further difficulty continues as there is a typo (\"You ad,\" not \"Your ad\"). The closing is one many have heard, which makes it trite. Gail will not stand out by saying what all the other applicants may say. [\/hidden-answer]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Letter 3<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Your Project Manager 1 listing is a job made for my skills and my passion for easing the transition from one IT system to the next.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>In response to your desire for five or more years of experience, please see the enclosed reference letter describing the seven years I spent with State University's IT department detailing...<\/li>\r\n \t<li>I would love to join the team and help your clients make smooth transitions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"letter3\"]Is this the best list? Check here.[\/reveal-answer]\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"letter3\"]Yes, this is the best letter. Gail starts the letter with a \"you view\"\u2014a focus on the customer rather than on oneself. At the same time, she is clear about which job she is applying to while demonstrating enthusiasm. The second paragraph immediately identifies her direct credentials related to the minimum or preferred requirements listed in the ad. As she moves into the closing paragraph, she maintains a positive tone, while being clear that she wants to move to the next step within a specific time frame.[\/hidden-answer]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<div id=\"post-1689\" class=\"standard post-1689 chapter type-chapter status-publish hentry\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-864 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4022\/2019\/02\/10221304\/42-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>A cover letter is a letter of introduction, usually 3\u20134 paragraphs in length, that you attach to your r\u00e9sum\u00e9. It\u2019s a way of introducing yourself to a potential employer and explaining why you are suited for a position. Employers may look for individualized and thoughtfully written cover letters as an initial method of screening out applicants who may who lack necessary basic skills, or who may not be sufficiently interested in the position.<\/p>\n<p>Often\u00a0an employer will request or require that a cover letter be included in the materials an applicant submits. There are also occasions when you might submit a cover letter uninvited, for example, if\u00a0you are initiating an inquiry about possible work or asking someone to send you information or provide other assistance related to a potential job. Cover letters usually combine the purposes of information and persuasion.<\/p>\n<p>Cover letters should accomplish the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get the attention of the prospective employer.<\/li>\n<li>Set you apart from any possible competition.<\/li>\n<li>Identify the position you are interested in.<\/li>\n<li>Specify how you learned about the position or company.<\/li>\n<li>Present highlights of your skills and accomplishments.<\/li>\n<li>Reflect your genuine interest.<\/li>\n<li>Use clear, easy-to-read, correct language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Meet these criteria by incorporating them into a letter with a clear beginning, middle, and end.<\/p>\n<h2>Cover Letter Body<\/h2>\n<h3>Beginning<\/h3>\n<p class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c0\">In the introductory paragraph, introduce yourself to the hiring manager or recruiter. The paragraph should include four items:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"c14 lst-kix_vvtxa8ogdrr-0 start\" start=\"1\">\n<li class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"c0\">Why you are contacting them<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"c0\">How you heard about the position (If someone referred you, mention the name of your contact.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"c0\">How your work experience pertains to your desired or targeted job<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"c0\">Why you are interested in the position<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Middle<\/h3>\n<p class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c0\">The middle of the cover letter makes the case for why you\u2019d be an exceptional hire. There are a few ways to make your case:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c0\">Select approximately three strengths and assign each strength to a bulleted section or brief paragraph. Include your best examples of how you excel at each strength.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c0\">Create two strong paragraphs.\u00a0 In one, discuss work experience and connect selected strong skills to the position in which is being applied for.\u00a0 In another, focus on your training, certifications, and\/or education and the ways these have prepared you for the position.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>End<\/h3>\n<p class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c0\">In the last paragraph, state the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"c14 lst-kix_99nsbz4uow4g-0 start\" start=\"1\">\n<li class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"c0\">Reiterate your interest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"c0\">State you would be a strong match because your strengths match the key skills necessary to succeed at the job.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"c0\">Say that you will be happy to connect should they have questions or need fuller information. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"c0\">Thank your reader for their time and consideration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The following video explains how to create an strong cover letter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mxOli8laZos\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/mxOli8laZos<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Initial and Ending Information in a Cover Letter<\/h2>\n<h3>Initial Information<\/h3>\n<p>Note that you need to follow formal business letter format, which means that initial information includes your return address, the address of the person to whom you are writing, and a greeting line, followed by a colon.\u00a0 You can exclude your return address if you are writing on letterhead which has address and contact information; however, when applying for jobs, writers often use plain paper and not their current organization&#8217;s letterhead.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>example of initial information<\/h3>\n<p>In this example, Jane Carruthers is writing a cover letter to the human resources director of International Business Services.\u00a0 The job announcement included only the person&#8217;s title and not name.<\/p>\n<p>100 E Maple Street<br \/>\nSaratoga, NY 12866<\/p>\n<p>October 14, 20XX<\/p>\n<p>International Business Services<br \/>\n2024 Circular Street<br \/>\nAlbany, NY 12208<\/p>\n<p>Dear Human Resources Director:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399\">An alternative greeting could be the following. Note that if you use an Attention line, you do not need a colon at the end; just use the colon after Attention:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Attention: Human Resources Director<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Ending Information in a Cover Letter<\/h3>\n<p>Make sure to include an appropriate closing, such as &#8220;Sincerely.&#8221; After your typed name, you can also include an email address and\/or telephone number, as appropriate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>example of ending information<\/h3>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><em>Jane Carruthers<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Jane Carruthers<br \/>\nJane.Carruthers@gmail.com<br \/>\n518-555-5555<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are numerous cover letter samples, as well as ample additional information on cover letters, available on t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/free-cover-letter-examples-and-writing-tips-2060208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hebalancecareers.com&#8217;s pages on cover letters.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox tryit\">\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\n<p>Gail needed to write a really good cover letter to accompany her r\u00e9sum\u00e9 for a Project Manager 1 listing she found. Here are the first sentences to each of Gail\u2019s three paragraphs. From these three sentences, identify which is the BEST letter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Letter 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I am writing to apply for the position of Project Manager 1 listed on LinkedIn last Tuesday.<\/li>\n<li>I installed 45 units for State University last year.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to meet, I am available Tuesday at 2 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><span class=\"show-answer collapsed\" style=\"cursor: pointer\" data-target=\"qletter1\">Is this the best list? Check here.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"qletter1\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">No, this is not the best letter. Gail starts this letter, as so many do, by talking about herself and stating information that does not advance her cause in applying to the job. It has an &#8220;I&#8221; followed by a passive verb (&#8220;am writing&#8221;) and a buried verb (&#8220;to apply&#8221;). Saying that she is writing is a waste of her valuable time to gain attention. The fact that there&#8217;s a letter makes it clear that she&#8217;s writing. In moving to the second paragraph, Gail starts to speak to her specific skills, but in a manner that does not help the reader see how these skills from the past translate to this new opportunity. Finally, her closing talks more about herself in an almost demanding tone. The hiring manager likely feels that he or she belongs in the power position, not Gail.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Letter 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thank you for the Project Management 1 job listing on LinkedIn; I hope to be your next Project Manager 1.<\/li>\n<li>You ad states that you wish to have a PM with five or more years experience and CAPM certification.<\/li>\n<li>Thank you for the opportunity to apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><span class=\"show-answer collapsed\" style=\"cursor: pointer\" data-target=\"qletter2\">Is this the best letter? Check here.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"qletter2\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">Wow, it is hard to imagine this letter helping anyone gt a job. It starts with a promising focus on the reader (&#8220;Thank you&#8221;). That potentially good start is immediately followed by a careless error. The job title is Project Manager 1, not Project Management 1. &#8220;I hope&#8221; does little to inspire confidence or teach the reader about Gail&#8217;s skills. Further difficulty continues as there is a typo (&#8220;You ad,&#8221; not &#8220;Your ad&#8221;). The closing is one many have heard, which makes it trite. Gail will not stand out by saying what all the other applicants may say. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Letter 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your Project Manager 1 listing is a job made for my skills and my passion for easing the transition from one IT system to the next.<\/li>\n<li>In response to your desire for five or more years of experience, please see the enclosed reference letter describing the seven years I spent with State University&#8217;s IT department detailing&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>I would love to join the team and help your clients make smooth transitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><span class=\"show-answer collapsed\" style=\"cursor: pointer\" data-target=\"qletter3\">Is this the best list? Check here.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"qletter3\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">Yes, this is the best letter. Gail starts the letter with a &#8220;you view&#8221;\u2014a focus on the customer rather than on oneself. At the same time, she is clear about which job she is applying to while demonstrating enthusiasm. The second paragraph immediately identifies her direct credentials related to the minimum or preferred requirements listed in the ad. As she moves into the closing paragraph, she maintains a positive tone, while being clear that she wants to move to the next step within a specific time frame.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t <section class=\"citations-section\" role=\"contentinfo\">\n\t\t\t <h3>Candela Citations<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div id=\"citation-list-106\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"licensing\"><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Original<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>Cover Letters, adaptation of pages from Business Communication Skills for Managers and Technical &amp; Report Writing; see attributions below. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Susan Oaks. <strong>Project<\/strong>: Communications for Professionals. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/4.0\/\">CC BY-NC: Attribution-NonCommercial<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Shared previously<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>Resumes and Cover Letters. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Susan Kendall. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Lumen Learning. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wmopen-businesscommunicationmgrs\/chapter\/resumes-and-cover-letters\/\">https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wmopen-businesscommunicationmgrs\/chapter\/resumes-and-cover-letters\/<\/a>. <strong>Project<\/strong>: Business Communication Skills for Managers. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/4.0\/\">CC BY-NC-SA: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike<\/a><\/em><\/li><li>Resumes [33]. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Amber Kinonen. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Bay College. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oercommons.org\/courses\/bay-college-engl-145-technical-and-report-writing\/view\">https:\/\/www.oercommons.org\/courses\/bay-college-engl-145-technical-and-report-writing\/view<\/a>. <strong>Project<\/strong>: Technical &amp; 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