Week Two: Assignment 2.2 - Cover Letter and References
Sleek SolutionsAssignment – Cover Letter and References
For this assignment, complete a one-page cover letter and one-page references document to accompany your resume.
Cover Letter
A cover letter is an important accompaniment to the resume. Use it to highlight your qualifications on the resume that are most relevant to the job qualifications and provide specific information to the hiring manager.
Before you write your cover letter, review the following documents in the course.
Read Chapter 7 in the eBook.
In Readings & Tools:
Review Cover Letter Info
Review Sample Cover Letters
Test yourself with Cover Letter Self-Assessment
(Note: Word templates also contain sample cover letters.)
References
References need not be included with your resume but you will want to keep them in your portfolio in case you are asked for them. You may need to include them on the company application.
Keep the names, titles, and contact information (phone number and/or email address) of at least three professional references. Also have three personal references (just in case). Professional ones are best if it does not specify which type on an application.
ALWAYS ask the person if you may use him/her as a reference and, if they agree, inform them of the position and the qualifications you would like them to emphasize.
The Reference page should have the same heading (Name, address, etc...) formatted just like your Resume. Be sure to use the Professional and Personal subheadings.
In Reading & Tools:
Review references template
Print the reference page on the same type of resume paper as your resume and cover letter.
Assignment Instructions
Cover Letter
Post your cover letter in the drop box.
Use spell and grammar check, have other people read it and make suggestions.
Please submit your letter in a word document attachment.
References
Prepare a reference page with three professional and three personal references.
Submit it in the drop box as an attachment in a word document.
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