Has your cover letter got you covered?

Check out these cover letter tips and a template for any job!

MK Education not only focuses on providing you with the best healthcare training in your community, but we also help prepare you with essential career training and on-the-job advice. The first step to any career in any industry is a strong resume and at times, a cover letter. In this post, I will provide you with some tips and a basic template for a cover letter that you can tailor to any industry or position. Enjoy!

Tips:

• Don't be afraid to show enthusiasim! For example, write statements such as "I'm excited to learn about"....and "I am ecstatic that I can put my knowledge to use..."

• Always end with your letter by requesting an interview. A call to action is key!

• Stay away from “duh” things such as: “I’m a hard worker,” “I’m responsible,”

• I’m always on time” and other cliche cover letter statements.

• If you are under-qualified for a position, show them that you are a fast learner.

• If you are qualified for a position, companies don’t need you to learn—simply contribute. In that case, you should mention how you can complement and contribute to the team and the potential you see.

• Being selfless is overrated! The most trustworthy people tend to be people with clear self-interests because you know what they want.

Template:

[Date of Cover Letter submission] (Always update this before you submit) [Name of company you are apply to] [Company address]

Dear……

Paragraph 1

I am applying for the [position]. I found this opportunity through [craigslist, professor, friend who works there, etc.].

Paragraph 2

Line 1: “Currently, I am a second year/third year at University of… (Always spell it out)” or “In 2007, I graduated from the University of….with a degree in…”

Line 2: I am interested in this position because [your goal]

Line 3: I am also excited by the opportunity to learn….. (There is always something to learn)

Paragraph 3

I would love to have the opportunity to learn more about this position and ask some questions. I can be reached by phone at (provide a working phone number that you will always have access to) and email by (provide working email that you check frequently). I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

(Sign your signature and then scan it as a PDF)

Full Name

Please stay tuned for my next post on MK Education's blog about resume tips and templates!

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