Employment Communication Project

Employment Communication Project

Part 1: “Covering Your Bases: Make Your Cover Letter Count”

1. Follow a standard business letter format. If you have never met the hiring manager make sure to find the correct spelling and to use their sir name, if not available use the following term “To Whom It May Concern”.

2. Writing the opening. The first sentence of a cover letter should give the reader a compelling reason to read on and announce the cover letter’s purpose, any person who recommend the job should be included in this sentence.

3. Demonstrate your knowledge of the company. In the opening paragraph you should include an observation or fact that is not common knowledge, this will show the reader you have done research.

4. Explain your current situation. Clarify what your current situation is whether your finishing school or currently in a full time position.

5. Explain why this job interest you. Explain to the potential employers any special abilities or knowledge that pertains to the job, this will show the employer that you have an interest in the job and indicates you have initiative.

6. Briefly elaborate on one or two key points to draw attention to your resume. It is important to give details about the most pertain work or education experience.

7. Don’t rehash your resume. The cover letter should be used to generate an interest in your resume without stating all of the information.

8. Have someone else review your cover letter. Since spelling and grammar is so important in the cover letter make sure to find a friend or family member who can proof read the document and point any mistakes.

9. Closing the letter. Make sure to end the document with a proper expression such as sincerely, or yours truly.

10. How about electronic cover letters. If your resume is send via the internet it is important to still include the cover letter and make sure it contains your full name, telephone number, and mailing address.

Part 2: Sending A Resume Electronically.

Article: “Paper Resume vs. Electronic Resume: What to Send When “

http://www.universitylanguage.com/resumes/paper-or-electronic-resume/

Summary:

With more recruiters looking for electronic resumes rather than paper ones, and smaller companies still want paper, it is important to recognize when to use paper or to send it electronically. This article explains to the reader to ask themselves 4 different questions before deciding their approach. The first question is “What does the listing ask for?” It may seem to simple but many people overlook the simple instructions. These instructions could only