Learning Goals
At the close of the Cover Letters workshop, students will be able to:
- Write a cover letter that demonstrates understanding of the genre and that meets audience expectations for content, form, and tone
- Close read a job description, and match and tailor their skills and background accordingly
- Make strategic choices about what to include, demonstrating understanding of the function of each paragraph
- Draw on a variety of sentence structures to describe themselves and their skills
- Understand key differences between cover letters and resumes
Materials
For Facilitator
For Students
Handout 1: Front Desk Attendant Wanted
Handout 2: Cover Letter for Front Desk Position
Handout 3: Sentence Structures Used in Cover Letters
Handout 4: Cover Letter for Audit Intern Position
Handout 5: Selected Job Ads (1-5)