Cover Letters and Résumés
A cover letter and résumé are living documents that tend to change as your interests and skills evolve. They are very important documents when you apply for jobs or career opportunities because they provide brief snapshots of who you are, what you have accomplished, the skills you have acquired, and how you can impact an organization or company. In high school, you will need to give your cover letter and résumé to your teachers so they can use it as a reference when writing your letters of recommendation. You can also use your cover letter and résumé when applying for scholarships and as a part of your college admissions documents.
Two important documents that you must compose when applying for a job, school, or organization are the cover letter and résumé. The advantage of these documents is that you compose them yourself, so they can highlight your strengths and give a great impression of you as a professional. However, you must take care to compose cover letters and résumés appropriately. Take a moment now to view this presentation for an overview and examples of cover letters and résumés. Click the player button to begin.
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Proofreading Your Work
After composing your cover letter and résumé, you need to ensure that there are absolutely no spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. These documents are a first impression of who you are, so allowing errors in your cover letter or résumé signals to your employer that you do not care about the position and will not do a good job. If you do care about the job, show it to your potential employer by submitting a pristine cover letter and résumé. To achieve this, follow the recommended steps below:
Cover Letters and Résumés Review
Now that you have explored how to write cover letters and résumés, review your knowledge in this non-graded activity. First, label the parts of a cover letter by dragging and dropping the labeled parts on the blanks provided. Then, read each statement about cover letters or résumés and decide whether it is true or false. Click the player button to get started.