Curated OER
Resume Writing
Having a good resume is often times the first impression one makes on a new employer. Help the class discover their business skills by showing them how to prepare a great resume and cover letter. Each step along with concrete examples of...
Curated OER
"Get A Life!" Career Exploration Project
Students create a cover letter that they can use. They discuss the type of employment they are seeking. Students discuss the parts of a cover letter, body, and closure. They use a template to make their own cover letters. Students go...
Curated OER
Cover Letter: Completing and Organizing Your Personal Job Portfolio
Students work on their career portfolio. In this written communication lesson, students discuss the purpose of cover letters, read sample cover letters, and then write their own.
Curated OER
Cover Letter/Letter of Introduction Writing
Students compose cover letters. For this writing skills lesson, students follow the provided steps to write cover letters that introduce them to potential employers.
Curated OER
Resume and Cover Letter
Students analyze and create their own resume and cover letter. In this job skills lesson, students analyze the components of a cover letter and resume and complete related activities. Students then draft their own cover letter and resume.
Curated OER
Careers: Exploring the Job Market
Students explore career opportunities by completing job applications, writing resumes, and composing cover letters. After discussing careers, they compile job portfolios using items contained in their job kits. Once students have set...
Curated OER
The Write Stuff to Get the Job
Students conduct Internet research to determine how to properly create a cover letter, resume and follup-letter. Students then create their own letters and resumes using the Resume Wizard in Microsoft Word.
Curated OER
Writing The Cover Letter
Students identify the differences between the different types of cover letters and determine which type of letter should be used given different scenarios. They determine which type of letter is best for different situations.
Amby Duncan-Carr
Amby: Cover Letter Samples
Do you need to create a cover letter? Check out some samples to help you get started.
Other
Tonya Skinner: Career Preparation Unit
This is a complete lesson plan on career preparation. It includes developing a employment portfolio including links to career interest surveys and online job search links. It also includes resume and job interview preparation. Loads of...
The Write Place
Literacy Education Online
Literacy Education Online (or LEO) is a great place to start if you need help with your writing. The homepage is organized around kinds of problems or questions you might have concerning your writing. Find your problem, click on the...
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Job Search Writing: Cover Letters
The first in a series of guidelines about writing and formatting cover letters.
Next Gen Personal Finance
Next Gen Personal Finance: Careers
Help students learn about career options, life skills they might need to develop, and how to pursue a career.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Cover Letters
Are you looking for tips to create a super cover letter? Use the cover letter resources to help you get an interview!
Amby Duncan-Carr
Amby: Cover Letters
Do you need to create a cover letter? Explore cover letter basics to help you through the process.
Other
Career Perfect: Resume and Cover Letter Examples
This site has a professional resume and cover letter examples! Use these resources to assist you in creating your best job search documents.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin: College of Fine Arts: Fine Arts Career Services
University of Texas at Austin Fine Arts students can search for jobs, schedule career advising, or view courses. Resources for aiding in writing a cover letter or resume are available without a student ID.
College Grad
College Grad: Cover Letter Checklist
Are you wanting to create a perfect cover letter? Follow this checklist from CollegeGrad.com to make sure that your cover letter is professional and complete.
College Grad
College Grad: Reality of Cover Letters
Take a look at the reality of how a cover letter is actually viewed (and reviewed) from a hiring manager perspective.
College Grad
College Grad: Best Use of a Cover Letter
So when should you use a cover letter? Only as part of a limited, targeted campaign to reach potential employers. Take the time to research and understand a company before committing yourself on paper as a potential employee.
College Grad
College Grad: Sample Cover Letter
An example cover letter that you can use as a template for developing your personal cover letter.
College Grad
College Grad: Testimonial Cover Letter
This site from College Grad provides a creative way to use testimonials from your references as a tool for introducing you to prospective employers.
Harold D. Underdown
Rites of Submission: Cover & Query Letters in Publishing
A fantastic reference for how to format a cover or query letter when submitting a manuscript for publication. Includes examples of good letters, what NOT to write, and general guidelines for success.