Posted: February 26th, 2015

Career Planning & Management

When applying for jobs, a professional cover letter is the first opportunity you have to create a strong impression with an employer. This task will allow you to write a strong cover letter for 1 of the organizations that you researched during Phase 2.

To write a professional cover letter, it is important to understand the skills that are necessary for the position that you are pursuing. Be sure to complete the following:

1. Search the Internet to select a position offered at one of the organizations that you researched for Phase 2 Individual Project.
2. Identify and create a list of the required skills for the position.
3. Copy, paste, and then save the job description for the position you selected so you can refer to it when you are writing your cover letter.
4. Follow the instructions below to develop a cover letter tailored to the job description and your field of interest and your field of interest.