Many times your cover letter and resume open the door to an interview. Cover letters must be crafted so that they spark an interest in the person who reads it—among all of the others that they receive. The cover letter should address the needs of the company and identify some of the corresponding talents of the applicant. The resources listed below will help get you started in creating an outstanding cover letter and resume. The resources listed below are available in the library and online. The terms and phrases listed in the subject headings below can be used to search for more materials in the library’s catalog and research databases. If you need further assistance, please ask a librarian.

 

650.14 BES                   

Besson, Taunee.  National Business Employment Weekly Cover Letters.  Published in 1999.

 

650.14 HAN                   

Hansen, Katharine.  Dynamic Cover Letters : How to Write the Letter That Gets You the Job.     Published in 2001.

 

650.14 HAS                   

Hassell, Meagan.  Real U Guide to Your First Job.  Published in 2004.

 

650.14 YAT                   

Yate, Martin John.  Cover Letters That Knock 'em Dead.  Published in 2002.

 

650.142 ENE                  

Enelow, Wendy S.  Cover Letter Magic : Trade Secrets of Professional Resumé Writers.  Published in 2004.

 

Cover Letter Guide

www.susanireland.com/coverletterwork.htm

Brief instructional on writing cover letters with sample letters for you to use.

Cover Letters, Etc., Monster Resume Center