Section outline

◄Resume
►CoBA Student Organization

  • WRITE A COVER LETTER

    DEADLINE: Cover Letter Draft Due by October 28

    DEADLINE: Final Cover Letter Due by November 18

    ***Use the Job Description you chose to write your cover letter.

    WRITING A COVER LETTER

    STEP 1: How to Write a Cover Letter

    • Use the CSUSM Career Guide below to help you with learning how to write a cover letter. You may also use the samples in the Career Guide for ideas. Use a blank Word document to get started.

    STEP 2: Proofread

    • Once you write your draft, proofread it. Use the proofreading checklist below to assist you. 

    The CSUSM Career Center has "webshops" on the topic. Big Interview (see Mock Interview section in Cougar Community) also has helpful resume and cover letter writing tips.

    ADDITIONAL WRITING ASSISTANCE

    For grammar:

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    FIRST REVIEW OF COVER LETTER

    STEP 3: Upload Your Draft.

    • After uploading your draft the the Cover Letter Draft 1 Assignment function below.

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    REVISIONS

    STEP 4: Get Feedback

    • Once you receive feedback from your EIR, make the necessary changes.
    • Remember to use the checklist/rubric below to help you double check your work.
    • Submit your final copy via the Final Cover Letter Assignment function.

    GRADING

    Cover Letter submissions will ONLY be accepted electronically through the Assignment functions below.  Please DO NOT turn in hard copies of your resume.

    3=Yes, we would interview

    2=We might interview

    1=We will not interview

◄Resume
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