Your cover letter is the gateway to an interview. An interesting and well-written cover letter will catch the attention of your prospective employer and motivate them to review your resume.
As part of the internship or job search process, there are other forms of business correspondence you will need to master, including:
networking letters - to express interest and request informational interviews
thank - you letters - to express thanks following a job or an informational interview.
This guide is designed to help you organize your thoughts before you begin writing your correspondence. The guide also provides sample formatting styles for various forms of correspondence and suggestions about when it is acceptable to send an email as opposed to a hard-copy letter.
Workshops
Attend a cover letter workshop and learn tips to help you craft a document that is sure to get you noticed! Regularly scheduled workshops are held in the Career Center throughout the semester. More info can be found in the calendar on HamNET.
Peer Counselors
Our Peer Counselors (PCs) are students like you who have been trained to critique cover letters and resumes. Whether you have never written a cover letter or you desire a proof-reading of your final draft, PCs are available during both day and evening hours to meet with you one-on-one. Simply call the Career Center at x4346 or stop by to schedule an appointment.
