Cover Letters

Stuck on what to include in a cover letter? What is the purpose of a cover letter? What do I need to address that is different from my resume? First, start with your personal marketing plan. How can you tie together the 2-3 things you want the employer to see as threads or trends from your experiences, skills, and interests? How do these pieces help this employer accomplish their goals? Remember, the cover letter is about the employer and their needs and how you will help meet them. Then move onto the LCS Cover Letter booklet in Symplicity's document library for samples. Finally, your LCS advisor would be happy to review your cover letter template if you email it to her. A well crafted cover letter will show that you have researched the employer thoroughly, you have the skills they are seeking, and highlight both trends in your resume as well as skills not apparent from your resume.