“LSSU gave me the educational and organizational tools to be able to succeed at those endeavors after college.”
Scott Shackleton '83
Former State House of Representatives
LSSU Outstanding Alumnus Award '05
Career Advisory Network at Lake State (CANaLS)
Cover Letters
Tips for Using Different Types of Cover Letters
Letter of Application:
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Use when applying for a job that you know is available
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Must be written individually for each employer
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Should be short and to the point - one page only
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Be specific about the job for which you are applying
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Never send a cover letter "To Whom It May Concern", "Dear Sir," or "Dear Madam"
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Should always be addressed to an individual, or the specificed contact in an advertisement
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If you know the name of the company, call and ask to whom you should address your letter. Be sure to have the correct spelling of the individual's name
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Error-free, and well-typed in a preferred business style
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If you are not good at writing letters, get help with structure and spelling
Letter of Inquiry:
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Use when you are unaware of job openings and wish to inquire about possible vacancies
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Follow the same rules and suggestions as above
Blind Ad Response:
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Use when responding to a job posting in which the employer is unidentified (i.e., newspaper ad in which responses are sent to a box number)
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Use a subject line
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Name the position you are applying for in the first paragraph
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Make sure you explain fully how your qualifications match those the employer has stated as minimal requirements in the advertisement. Be specific; give examples which show that your experience is related to what they want.
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Be prepared not to receive a response to this method of job application
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First Place
Lake Superior State University
2007 ASME District B Student Professional Development Conference
Impromptu Design Contest
March 30-April 1, 2007
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Hosted by ASME Student Section, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
