Cover Letter Guidelines

Cover Letter Tutorial

What is a cover letter?

• A professional and personal introduction to the employer.

• A way to demonstrate your written communication skills.

• An opportunity to promote your abilities and qualifications.

Do I need one?

• YES!

• Employers expect a Cover Letter with each resume or application.

• You will stand out from others, if you have one and other candidates do not.

Need help?

• Call Career Services at x2028 on campus (724-738-2028 off campus) for an appointment with a career counselor.

• Before you begin, review the Questions To Consider.

• See the Cover Letter Tutorial to help create a Cover Letter that will get you noticed.

• Check out the Action Verb List for Resumes and Cover Letters that can add interest and professionalism to your letter.

• Visit JobWeb for resume and cover letter writing and interviewing tips.

• Visit Career Lab and click on "Cover Letter Index" for information on writing the "First and Best Cover Letters."

• Focus on Results to Add Punch to Your Resume and Cover Letter

• Seven Deadly Words to Not Put On Your Resume and Cover Letter

• Cover Letter Questions

• I, Me, My - A Cover Letter Mistake

• Cover Letter Strategies

What other letters should I know about during the job search?

• Thank You Letters (a post-interview MUST)

• Status of Your Application Letter Example

• Letter of Acceptance, Letter of Acceptance 2, Letter of Rejection, Letter of Rejection 2, Letter of Acknowledgement, Delay Request Letter.

Last Updated: 2/22/2008 4:44:18 PM