How to WRITE COVER LETTER to Accompany Your Application for a Job

INFORMATIONAL (FORMAL) WRITING

How to WRITE COVER LETTER to accompany your application for a job.

COVER LETTER

1. Write the contact information at the top.
2. Address the letter with a name or title.
3. Express your interest in the first paragraph. State where you found the position, and how you'll benefit the employer.
4. Summarize your strengths, qualifications, and experience in the second paragraph.
5. Conclude with a one-sentence summary of why you’re the perfect candidate.
6. Invite the hiring manager to contact you.
7. Sign off appropriately, and write your name.

Tips for your Application Letter:

·  Your letter should be clear and to the point.

·  The employer's first impression of you is formed through this document.

·  Use a relevant font. Try to go for Arial or Times New Roman.

·  Avoid fun fonts, such as Comic Sans, as this will ruin the reputation of the letter immediately as it displays a lack of professionalism.

·  Double check that the spelling and grammar are correct.

·  Use paragraphs and punctuation.

·  Have a friend or family member read through the letter to see if they can spot errors.

·  Include a phone number, e-mail address or name of your reference and the best times when the employer can contact them.

·  Check to make sure that the letter is formal and does not contain any slang or informal language.

THANK YOU NOTE

[your first and last name]
[your street address]
[your city, state and zip code]
[Recipient first and last name]
[Recipient street address]
[Recipient city, state and zip code]

[Today’s Date]

[Greeting/salutation]

[Body of letter - Be sure to address the topics she mentioned - uncle passing, summer plans, how you'll use the money, update on your family, and anything else you think would be appropriate.]

[Use separate paragraphs to address different topics. Use complete sentences and punctuation.]

[Closing,]

[Your first name]

Speech Writing Steps:

1. Who is your audience?

2. How will you start the speech?3. Create a tone.

4. How will your VOICE be heard?

5. What kinds of stories/anecdotes/content will you present?6. How will you end the speech?

SAMPLE OUTLINE:

Addressing the 8th Grade at Your

Promotion Ceremony

1. Introduce yourself.
2. Congratulate the 8th grade class.
3. Share an anecdotal memory/learning experience. Some ideas:
- Talk about something significant you learned.
- Talk about a time that you overcame a challenge.
- Talk about a time you helped someone or someone helped you.
- Talk about how much you enjoyed the experience.
- Try to connect with your audience, share something that maybe
they've experienced too.
4. Say a sentence or two about your teachers, staff, admin. Thank
them!
5. Talk about the future, going to high school, making new memories,
etc.
6. Thank everyone for what they did to make your middle-school years
great. Don't forget family/friends (keep shout-outs SHORT).
7. Final closing words of inspiration.