As a much less structured document than a resume or CV, many job/internship applicants can feel confused by what a cover letter should look like, and what purpose is plays. Will employers read it first, second, or not at all? In this mini-workshop we will highlight how an effective cover letter can add value to your application, and provide advice on strategies to help you come across authentically and to tell mini-stories about the challenges you have addressed with your experiences.
• Big Interview: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/reso…
• Career Services Website – prepare application materials: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/chan…
• Vault/Firsthand guides: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/reso…
• Versatile PhD: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/reso…
• Imagine PhD: www.imaginephd.com
• Aurora: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/reso…
• STAR method blog post: www.insidehighered.com/advice/2021/09/20/maximizing-responses-certain-type-interview-question-opinion
• Cover letter blog post: https://www.insidehighered.com/advice…
