COMM 299 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Laser Printing, Egg White
11 Feb 2017
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Showcase writing skills: descriptive, persuasive and longer sentences. Shows the reader that you have done your homework. Reference their products and services, corporate culture, reputation or recent accomplishments. Explain why you want to work for them. State specific skill/ability that is required for the position. Emphasize unique talents and areas of expertise that are relevant: third paragraph: let"s get together. Show eagerness to work: closing salutation. Take time to revise both documents and proof-read. Read from beginning to end and then from end to beginning. Use white or egg white: mailing. Do(cid:374)"t fold your resu(cid:373)e a(cid:374)d (cid:272)o(cid:448)er letter. Place cover letter on top of resume. Name, title, and address should be identical on envelope and cover letter. Personalize envelope in a way that invites the reader to open it first. To stand out, send it by courier or drop it off yourself.
