Did you see the Career Center tabling in Worner Campus Center on Halloween? We asked you to share questions you were afraid to ask the Career Center so we can answer them in our newsletter.
This week’s question is: How do I write a Cover Letter?
A cover letter is an important part of the application process in which you have the opportunity to introduce yourself to an employer and describe why you are the best candidate for the role. To begin writing a cover letter, you’ll want to start by doing some research on the company and the specific position. Reflect on your own experiences and skills and think about which ones make you the best fit for the position. (Hint: using a T-Chart to compare the company/position with your experiences is a helpful practice! See an example in our Cover Letter Guide)
When writing the cover letter, start with a strong introduction to express your interest and enthusiasm. Highlight your key qualifications and experiences that align with the job requirements, providing a few examples. Close the cover letter out with a brief conclusion and restate your strong interest in the position. Remember to keep it concise- just 1 page! Your cover letter also serves as a writing sample, so make sure to have it reviewed by a Career Consultant or the Writing Center.
For more information and details on writing a cover letter, check out our Cover Letter Resources page! Come to the Career Center to talk through cover letters in a drop-in appointment (Monday – Thursday 1-4 pm) or by making a formal appointment on Handshake.
Have more questions?
Attend drop-in hours between 1-4pm Monday-Thursday or schedule an appointment on Handshake to meet with our Career Consultants!
Emma Fairburn, Megan Mrkonjich, Sarah Reinbrecht, and Leah Brown (Left to Right)
Pathways:
Emma: Arts, Media, and Communications
Megan: Science, Research, Outdoor Industry
Sarah: Competitve Business and Technology
Leah: Careers for the Common Good (Education, Non-Profit, Government, International Careers, and Service)
Public Interest Fellowship Program (PIFP)
PIFP Fellows can expect…
Paid work for social change
Meaningful projects and significant work experience in public interest fields
A high-quality experience in Colorado
A built-in cohort of PIFP peers Mentoring
Networking Opportunity
To learn more, join us for an information session:
While winter break is a chance to relax and rejuvenate, it’s also a great time for personal reflection, gathering advice from those who know you best, and getting a head start on your career plans. Join us to explore strategies for using your winter break to get ahead in the new year! We’ll discuss tips for staying organized and bite-sized tasks you can accomplish over break. RSVP on Handshake.
The Level Up Program is a remote, primarily asynchronous opportunity for Colorado College students to apply and develop their technical skills by working on a technical project. Projects will be created in response to one of three prompts, all of which center around AI. Prompts will be shared during a kick-off event, happening on January 5th at 1pm MT. The first 12 groups to register by completing the google form will have the opportunity to meet with an alumni for feedback on their project. Register via Google form by 11:59pm MT on Friday, December 22nd and on Handshake.
Have you secured an internship or job this summer, been accepted into a post-graduate program, or been rewarded for an academic or research achievement? The Career Center would love to celebrate you and your achievements! Fill out the Student Success Story form in our bio to be featured next on our Instagram!
