Cover/Introduc-on & Thank You Le6ers Communica-ons is Key Jobs don’t find you, you must find them An employer must know about you How do you standout from other applicants Cover/Introduc-on (Intro) le6er is the le6er that accompanies your resume •  Thank You le6er follows an interview •
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Introduc-on Le6er •  Maybe the first thing an employer knows about you. •  It is very similar to the “elevator pitch” !
Short a6en-on grabbing introduc-on to you •  Don’t stress on gePng it perfect, many employers don’t read them Many employers s-ll do !  Be6er to send an average le6er than never send a perfect one !
Boring Introduc-on Le6er •  “To whom it may concern” Find a hiring persons name if possible !  Try a guess at the hiring manager’s posi-ons !
•  Example: Maintenance Manager •  The job ad may give you a hint – ACME’s service department is looking for . . ., then use Service manager •  I am looking for a job •  In response to your ad •  Are you hiring Introduc-on Le6er Sugges-ons •  Short and to the point •  Something about the company !
Do an internet search for the company’s news •  Repeat back what they are saying about themselves !
Example: ACME is the leader in XXX, use as a leader in XXX High standard service !  Outstanding customer service !
•  How do you fit in the the company !
Example: The a6en-on to detail, I learn while obtaining my A&P cer-ficate, is an excellent match with ACME’s high standard of service •  Include contact info Introduc-on Le6er Sugges-ons •  If there is a personal connec-on, men-on it !
Example: John Doe has highly recommended your company for its . . . •  Use the words from the job descrip-on •  Proof read, Proof read, Proof read •  Have a sample/generic le6er ready now At least you have something to send !  Lots of examples on the internet !
•  How does your le6er standout? •  Sent ASAP – -me is your enemy Thank You Le6er •  Send immediately a^er interac-on Same day !  Interview – email followed by mailing le6er !  Phone call – just an email is fine !
•  Include something that shows you observed something unique about the company !
Example: RR’s advanced inspec-on system •  Include an ac-on !
Example: A^er an informa-onal phone call – look forward to talking to you again in the fall. •  Have a template ready now