Assignment 49

Cover Letter Writing EE & CE 200 Fall 2020

Resume basics

Formatting tips for Resume

Tips for development

Preparations for the career fair

Cover letter

Resume examples

Outline

Cover Letter

• One-page document that you submit as part of your job application

• Submitted alongside your CV or Resume.

• Purpose • Introduce you

• Briefly summarize your professional background.

• On average, 250 to 400 words long.

• Tailored for each job you are applying for.

Cover letter

Explain why you are

sending a resume

Tell specifically how you

learned about the position or

the organization

Call attention to elements of

your background

Convince the reader to look at your

resume

Reflect your attitude,

personality Make the reader guess what you are asking for.

Don't send a resume without a

cover letter.

Basic Elements of a Cover Letter

• Greeting: • Address your cover letter to the proper person.

• Opening: • Write a personable, inviting opening paragraph that highlights how your skills are a

perfect fit to the job.

• Hook: • Highlight your past achievements as they relate to the job you're applying for.

• Skills: • Highlight additional relevant skills, such as computer languages or certifications.

• Close: • Briefly recap your strengths as a candidate, and include your contact information.

• A cover letter shouldn't be more than one page

Example Cover Letter

What to include

• Your name and contact details • at the top of your cover letter. Postal address is not necessary, email and phone number are.

• Their name and contact details

• The name of the job you're going for

• A list of your relevant skills • a brief summary of your skills and experiences that match the job description

• A summary of why you're right for the job

• Say when you're available to start work

• Ask them to check out your resume & contact you

If you haven't heard back in a couple of weeks, it's okay for you to contact them to ask for a response - try emailing them or calling.

What NOT to include • Typos

• factual errors

• Your entire resume

• Using "I" too much

• Don't mention your other job applications

Keep it clear

Always Sign off your cover letter with ‘Yours sincerely’ and your name.

Don't make the employer work to read your letter!

Try not to go over one side

of A4

Answer the question

"Why should I see you?"

Internship Opportunity Engineer Internship positions at Honeywell provide university students or recent graduates an opportunity to gain real-world experience in the engineering field. Interested candidates must have a willingness to perform general engineering tasks under close supervision. Engineering internships are expected to be for approximately a three-month duration but may be extended based on workload and interest.

Qualifications: • Working toward a BS or MS in Electrical / Computer Engineering.

• Strong organizational skills and aptitude for detail.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Never use a long word where a short one will do.

• Never use the passive voice* where you can use the active voice**

The writing rules

• Never use jargon if you can think of an everyday equivalent

• If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.

* "Bones are liked by dogs“ ** "Dogs like bones"

Suggested structure : First Paragraph

•Introduce yourself and state the job you’re applying for. •Where you found out about it (advert in The Guardian newspaper etc. - organizations like to know which

of their advertising sources are being successful) •When you're available to start work (and end if it's a placement)

Second Paragraph •Why you're interested in that type of work

•Why the company attracts you (if it's a small company say you prefer to work for a small friendly organization!)

Third Paragraph •Summarize your strengths and how they might be an advantage to the organization.

•Relate your skills to the competencies required in the job.

Last Paragraph •Mention any dates that you won't be available for interview

•Thank the employer and say you look forward to hearing from them soon.

If you start with a name (e.g. "Dear Mr Bloggs") you should end with "Yours sincerely". If you start with "Dear Sir or Madam" you should end with "Yours faithfully".

PS: Cover letter are personals, feel free to use your own style.

Quick tips

Bad examples

Bad examples

Resume Writing Checklist

• Verify everyone's contact information.

• Confirm that you're using the right greeting.

• Make sure you're sending the right letter.

• Pick your keywords wisely.

• Choose the right file format.

• Check length requirements.

• Proofread and proofread again.

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Thank you!

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