Expected Outcomes:

In this unit students will:

• identify the purpose of a cover letter
• identify the structure and content of a cover letter
• practice writing various cover letters related to specific job advertisements
• developing a standard cover letter
• develop a cover letter replying to a job advertisement that can be adapted when replying to other job advertisements

Tools:

• pen or pencil
• paper
• Handout: Purpose of a Cover Letter
• Handout: Sample Cover Letter: Responding to a Job Advertisement (Block Style)
• Handout: Sample Cover Letter: General (Block Style)
• Handout: Cover Letter Format (Semi - Block Style)