On October 7th, I attended the Cover Letter workshop, administered by Starr. The workshop helped myself and others  complete a cover letter to help gain interest in the business field. The workshop was run by Ricki Weitzen, who currently works in the Starr Career Development Center.

The workshop was filled with helpful information and lots of participation from everybody involved. We watched Ricki and her partner run through a PowerPoint presentation on everything you need to know about writing a successful cover letter for your resumes. We went through what is and what isn’t good examples of a cover letter and how each cover letter could be improved. Then we took notes and listened to Ms. Weitzen talk about, what should be included in each paragraph of a cover letter. The first paragraph should be discussing the position that the person is applying for and how you heard of the job opening or business. The second paragraph should be explaining the career you will be taking and how you feel suited at the company. It should also include your own achievements, training and work experiences in the past. The third and final paragraph of the Cover Letter should be asking or requesting an interview in a formal way, and thanking the employer for their consideration.

This workshop really helped me in a significant way because I have a resume, but I really was confused on how my cover letter should be done and what should be included in it. From all the information and help from Ms. Weitzen and her partner, I feel ready and confident enough to complete my cover letter for my own resume. This workshop is one of many that I will be attending in the near future. I highly recommend other students to go to Starr if anybody has any problems regarding to their careers.