Cover Letters

Thank you to everyone who came in for cover letter reviews this week. Professional development is an integral part of the program, and this assignment was meant to give you a jump start on creating the perfect application.

For those who haven't yet come in, we remind you that drop-in hours are from 10 am to 4 pm. Come on by and Priya or Joey will happily give you a one-on-one review.

Here are some more suggestions as you write and edit your cover letters:

Every single sentence in your cover letter should tell the reader something unique about you. This letter is your opportunity to showcase your skills and prove to the hiring manager why YOU are the person they should hire.

The two most important things to remember are:

• Show, don't tell, and
• Be specific

Those of you who have come in for reviews know we've got a lot more helpful information to share. So if you haven't yet met with any of us, come on by. Don't worry if you've already sent a cover letter with an internship application -- you'll most certainly be writing more in the future.