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How to make the best first impression with employers
• A.K.A. application letter, prospecting letter, networking letter, letter of inquiry
• Always send a cover letter with a resume• Address to a person, using proper business letter formatting• Like an objective, the cover letter should be customized to the
position• Copy your resume header so it will compliment• Cover letter should be able to stand alone
• What position are you applying for? • How did you learn about the job? • Did a mutual friend refer you? • Why are you interested? • Reflect your attitude, communication and
enthusiasm through your writing.
• Refer the reader to your resume• Call attention to your education,
qualifications, skills• Address any specific skills listed in the job
description
• Close by reiterating your interest in the position• You might mention referrals, writing sample or
portfolio, if applicable• If you have a phone number, indicate you will follow
up with a phone call, eg.“I will contact you in the next two weeks to see if you require any additional information regarding my qualifications.”
• Career Center Links page at www.mtsu.edu/~career/links.htm
• www.collegegrad.com for cover letter samples and articles
• JobWeb Career Library for samples by style• Contact your Career Coordinator...
College of Basic & Applied ScienceNicole Green – JH 309
494-8797kngreen@mtsu.edu
College of BusinessKaty Riddle – BAS S123
494-8911kfriddle@mtsu.edu
College of Education & Behavioral SciencesLewis Gray – KUC 328
494-7709lgray@mtsu.edu
College of Liberal ArtsLucy Billings-Jones
Todd 226898-5364
ljones@mtsu.edu
College of Mass CommNancy Stubblefield
Bragg 130904-8154
nstubble@mtsu.edu
How to make the best first impression with employers
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