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Preparing Cover Letters & Job Search Correspondence
Your cover letter is your first chance to make an impression on your employer, an opportunity to temper the cold, hard facts of your resumé with a glimpse of your personality and the level of enthusiasm you will bring to the job. Use the resources below to learn about the basics of crafting an impressive cover letter, and then contact us for advice on how to best express yourself and your experiences in print.
Informational Videos from Lynda.com
As a special resource for Goucher community members, these videos provide information on writing cover letters, thank-you notes, and resumes. To access these videos, please contact the CDO (career@goucher.edu or 410-337-6191) to request the username and password. Our office is open from 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday.
The Art of Writing Job-Search Letters (from JobWeb)
Discover suggestions for writing style, general guidelines for producing high-quality letters, and samples of several types of letters. The information applies to both paper (hard copy) and e-mail letters.
Cover Letter Rubric (from JobWeb)
Judge the quality of your cover letter and improve it with this rubric.
Cover Letters Count (from JobWeb)
Provides specific suggestions about how to best complete a cover letter.
Create a Winning Cover Letter- from WetFeet
Tips for a successful cover letter.
E-mail Etiquette: A Quick Guide to Writing a Professional E-mail (from JobWeb)
Offers rules for e-mail when writing or responding to: potential employers, co-workers, colleagues, business members, and college staff or personnel.
References Available Upon Request (from JobWeb)
Includes information about selecting appropriate references and how to present references to employers.
Check out these sample cover letters and thank-you notes, from the JobWeb site.
To Thank or Not to Thank (from JobWeb)
Consider these guidelines to writing thank you letters in a professional setting.
Using E-mail in Your Job Search (from JobWeb)
Suggestions on how to appropriately use e-mail in your job search strategy.