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Cover Letter Writing

*LINK Cover Letter-
​Janae's Guidelines to Getting the Gig You Want
Five steps from career coaching expert, Kerri Twigg 

Step #1: 
Identify 10 reasons WHY you would like to work/intern there! 

Step #2: 
Identify which of those reasons you want to focus on in your opening paragraph, plus HOOK them with your opening sentence
31 Attention Grabbing Cover Letter Examples

#3 Identify the skills that the organization is looking for and the skills that you are able to bring

#4 Use STORIES to show your personality and your skills from step 3... Stories that Reveal Personality

#5 Tell them what you can bring to their company, what DO you bring to your work and the world anyway? Think personality, work ethic, curiosity, drive... 

Do's and Don'ts 
​*6 Secrets to Writing a Great Cover Letter

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  • Home
  • About
    • Previous internship placements
    • LINK in the news
    • Example LINK Projects
  • Mentors
    • Why be a mentor?
    • Mentor Handbook
    • Mentor Forms
  • Parents
  • Students
    • TPOL Preparation- May 2020
    • Class of 2021 LINK >
      • May 4 "LINK Window" Project and Requirements Letter
    • EXAMPLE DP STUDENT TAB: "Career/College Prep" >
      • Resume
      • 3 week LINK Internship at "Name of Business"
      • Post-Secondary Goals
      • Interest Surveys
      • Sophomore Inspire Week
      • Freshman Career Exploration
    • Career Preparation >
      • #1) Explore Values & Personality
      • #2) Explore Interests & Strengths
      • #3) Explore Careers
      • #4) Take Action- Get Certified, Volunteer, Internship or Job
    • LINK Internship Resources >
      • Class of 2021 Student Internship Confirmation Form
      • LINK Internship Handbook
      • How to contact a potential mentor
      • Previous Local Internships to Explore
    • Resume Writing
    • Cover Letter Writing
    • Interview Tips
    • Senior LINK 2.0 Internships
  • Opportunities
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Summer Opportunities
  • Make an appointment