- Function: Cover letters accompany resumes to introduce the reader of the resume to the writer. They personalize the resume, allowing the writer to provide more detail about him- or herself and any relevant experience. Many people think of cover letters as a way for the writer’s true voice to come through.
- Form: Like resumes, cover letters also have a typical form: that of a business letter. The writer has to know the correct placement of the heading, date, salutation, body paragraphs, closing, and signature. Readers expect a cover letter to have certain features. If they aren’t included, the reader may think the writer is not knowledgeable and, therefore, not ready for whatever he or she is trying to accomplish by submitting the cover letter and resume.
- (e)Ffectiveness: An effective cover letter combines both function and form. It personalizes the writer and provides additional information about him or her and any relevant experience in a standard form. A good cover letter
- Has a clear purpose that shows why you are writing it
- Is visually appropriate and appealing, or easy to read
- Includes additional relevant information about the writer
- Is grammatically correct with no errors in punctuation or spelling
- Has a clear purpose that shows why you are writing it
Activity: Review the Following Cover Letters tell me your thoughts on the 3 F's
CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW AND READ THE ARTICLE. ONCE YOU ARE DONE OPEN MICROSOFT WORD ON YOU COMPUTER AND BEGIN TYPING A COVER LETTER USING THE FORMAT AND SAMPLES GIVEN TO YOU. |
IF YOU ARE DONE AHEAD OF TIME WORK ON TYPING.COM |