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    This document provides guidance on how to write an effective cover letter. It discusses including research on the job and organization, formatting the letter on one page with the date, recipient's address and title, and your contact information. The letter should represent your skills and experiences that relate to the job description. Final tips include signing the letter, saving it as a PDF, and proofreading for errors before submitting. The presentation also advertises drop-in hours for career counseling and encourages students to become career ambassadors for the benefits of networking, support, and building skills.

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    CareerCON Cover Letters

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    Tamzid Ibn Minhaj
    This document provides guidance on how to write an effective cover letter. It discusses including research on the job and organization, formatting the letter on one page with the date, recipient's address and title, and your contact information. The letter should represent your skills and experiences that relate to the job description. Final tips include signing the letter, saving it as a PDF, and proofreading for errors before submitting. The presentation also advertises drop-in hours for career counseling and encourages students to become career ambassadors for the benefits of networking, support, and building skills.

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    COVER LETTERS

    Alexander Hoppe, Syd Cassels, Amber Silver, Isaac Kolam

    Career Con
    Career Development Center
    Learning Outcomes
    ● How to structure a cover letter

    ● What to include in a cover letter

    ● How to follow up after submitting documents


    ICEBREAKER
    COMPETITION
    1. Go to mentimeter on your device!!
    2. Scan the code provided on the screen
    3. Enter your name to start playing!
    IN A JOB SEARCH, THERE ARE TWO
    THINGS YOU CAN CONTROL:

    ATTITUDE AND HOW YOU


    PRESENT YOURSELF/YOUR
    ACHIEVEMENTS.
    BEFORE YOU START
    1. Research the job

    2. Research the organization

    3. Research yourself
    FORMATTING
    ● One page
    ● VIsually balanced
    ● Address the hiring manager
    ● Heading:
    ○ Date, address, title, organization
    FORMATTING EXAMPLE
    LET’S
    I YOU
    WORK
    LOVE LOVE
    TOGETH
    YOU ME ER
    I LOVE YOU
    YOU LOVE ME
    LET’S WORK TOGETHER
    LET’S WORK TOGETHER
    Tying the Bow
    • The cover letter should represent you!
    • Using a job description when writing a cover
    letter
    • Wanted skills
    • Activities and experiences to emphasize those
    skills
    Final Things!
    • Signature: Hand-signed, digital
    • PDF file
    • Grammar and spelling check
    DROP IN HOURS (15 Minute Slots)
    The Career Development Center
    • Virtual:
    Monday – Friday from 1pm-3pm
    • Academic Success Center in D.H
    Hill:
    Tuesdays (1-4pm), Thursdays (9-
    12pm)
    Ready to Become a We Want Your
    Career Ambassador?? Feedback!!

    WHY Should you join?


    • Network
    • Unlimited support
    • Build Public Speaking
    • Be a part of a FAMILY
    • Interact with NC State Students
    • Polos and Graduation Cords

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