Handout: Cover Letter

Purpose

• A cover letter is your introduction to a potential employer.
• It is a profession letter designed by you to tell the employer who you are and what you are able to do.

Goals

A cover letter should:

• Catch an employer's attention so that he becomes interested enough to read your resume.
  
  
• Briefly state your experience and skills related to the job you are applying for.
  
  
• Show that you are enthusiastic and interested in working for that particular company/organization.