Cover+and+Interest+Letters

Cover Letters and Letters of Interest are both attached to resumés and are used to introduce yourself to a potential employer.

1. What is the purpose of a cover letter?

2. A cover letter generally contains three paragraphs. What should each paragraph contain?

3. Doing what with your cover letter will lessen your chances of getting an interview?

4. Both cover letters and letters of interest are sent in response to a job opening, but a letter of interest can also be for what reason?

5. List two tips given to make your letter of interest stand out from the crowd.

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