Employment Communication

 

•         Self-Analysis

•         Job Search

•         Letter of Application

•         Professional Resume

•         Interview(s)

•         Thank You Letter

Cover Letter / Letter of Application

 

•         First Impression”

•         Person > To Whom …

•         “Match Game”

•         Be Persuasive

•         Avoid Negativity

•         One page; 3-4 short paragraphs

 

Letter of Application

 

Today’s Date

Your Addressee’s Name
Professional Title
Organization Name
Mailing Address
City, State Zip

Dear (Mr. /Ms. /Dr.) Last Name:

Come to the point and reveal your purpose and interest. Identify the position and your source of information.

The mid-section of your letter should be one or two short paragraphs that make relevant points about your qualifications and how they MATCH the job description and the organization’s corporate culture. Usually the second paragraph identifies your TASK / WORK skills and the third paragraph identifies your PEOPLE / MOTIVATION skills. Avoid  summarizing your entire resume, but you may find it useful to incorporate a bulleted point format here. SELL yourself!

Request the reader to contact you to establish an interview. Show appreciation for his/her time. You may also want to insert a contact number and email address for convenience. Close by saying “thank you.”

Sincerely,

        Your handwritten signature

        Your name (typed)

Enclosure:  resume

 

Resume Content

 

Р   Contact Information

Р   Objective or Summary

Р   Education

Р   Work Experience

Р   Relevant Courses

Р   Professional Organizations

Р   Honors / Awards / Certificates

Р   Computer Skills

Р   Languages

Р   Government Service

Р   References

Preparing For Your Interview

 

Р   Research The Company

Р   Practice Answering Questions

Р   Arrive On Time

Р   Dress Appropriately

Р   Reception Area

Р   Handshake

Р   Posture