2. In-class Journal Assignment
What was the hardest part
about doing your cover letter?
What was the easiest? Do you
think that it will get the
reader’s interest? Why?
14. 2. What should be in the
salutation of a cover letter?
Dear Mr./Ms. Last name
15. 3. What should you have in
the first paragraph of your
cover letter?
16. 3. What should you have in
the first paragraph of your
cover letter?
State why you are writing
17. 4. True or False: You can use
the same cover letter over and
over. Why or Why not?
18. 4. True or False: You can use
the same cover letter over and
over. Why or Why not?
False. You need to tailor your cover
letter to each job opportunity.
19. 5. Name two things that you
should do in the closing
paragraph of your cover
letter.
20. 5. Name two things that you
should do in the closing
paragraph of your cover
letter.
• Thank the employer for considering you for the
position
• Include information on how you will follow-up
• Stress action. Politely request an interview at the
employer’s convenience
• Indicate what supplementary material is being sent
• Indicate that you are looking forward to hearing
from him/her
21.
22. In the computer room
Create an email cover
letter for the job you’re
applying for, and send it
to me.
