Cover Letter | Quick Tip Sheet

This worksheet is designed to help you write an effective cover letter. By following the prompts and resources in this worksheet, you will:

• Identify the key components of an effective, targeted cover letter and understand how each section supports your job application.
• Analyze a job description to identify employer priorities and match your skills, experiences, coursework, and accomplishments to the position.
• Develop a professional, customized cover letter that highlights your qualifications and demonstrates your interest in a specific employer and role.
• Strengthen your written communication by organizing your ideas clearly, using relevant keywords, and creating a polished cover letter that increases your chances of securing an interview.

By working through this worksheet, you’ll learn how to create a cover letter that is is professionally written and tailored to a specific job.

How to Use This Resource

To access the Quick Tip Sheet, click the button labeled “View Resource” at the bottom of this page. The Quick Tip Sheet will open in a Google Doc.

Select File > Make a Copy to save an editable file to your own Google Drive, or File > Download > Microsoft Word (.docx) if you’d prefer to work in Microsoft Word.