But I don t know how to write a Cover Letter

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1 MizzouRec Current Team Mizzou Opportunities RecSports Official Officials manage a safe game environment and enforce rules for Rec Sports games. Officiating experience and rule knowledge is preferred but not required. Officials will be hired upon successful completion of training. Interested applicants must attend all training sessions. But I don t know how to write a Cover Letter Your cover letter has three main purposes: (1) to introduce yourself to your potential employer, (2) to sell yourself as a desirable candidate for the position, and (3) to seek further action, typically an interview. While it is the résumé that displays your fundamental qualifications, it is your cover letter that allows you to showcase your specific talents. A few Cover Letter guidelines ü Your cover letter should be the first page of your résumé/application packet. ü A half to a full page is an appropriate length. ü Address your letter to the Area Manager of the position you are applying for: o RecSports Official Joe Sloan ü Proofread and use spell check! ü Be sure to sign your letter between your closing and typed name unsigned materials will not be considered. Format: Ø Your first paragraph should include why you are writing. Why are you interested in this position? How did you hear about it? Ø Your second paragraph should describe what skills, experience, and attributes you possess that make you a suitable candidate for this position. Give emphasis to your qualifications based on the needs of Team Mizzou and the position. This is your opportunity to sell yourself! Ø Your third and final paragraph should allude to some sort of action. Indicate that you look forward to an interview. Thank your reader for considering your application. Need more help? Please review the following two pages of examples or Check out the MU Career Center website for their complete guide to writing résumés at:

2 Sally Sunshine 100 Hudson 1202 Rollins Street Columbia, MO August 20, 2013 Emily Bach MizzouRec 213 Rothwell Gymnasium Columbia, MO Dear Ms. Bach, I am writing because I am highly interested in the Assistant to the Associate Directors position with Team Mizzou. Ronald McDonald, a former employee of Team Mizzou, is my manager at the Arnold Rec Center and has always told me how much he enjoyed his experience working with Team Mizzou. He, along with Ann Stoverink, a current Team Mizzou Deck Manager who I also know from the Arnold Rec Center, prompted me to apply for a position. When I heard of the Assistant to the Associate Directors position at the recruitment session, it sounded like the perfect job for me. As you will see from the enclosed resume, I have experience in an office position, where I often kept track of resident databases using multiple programs including Microsoft Access. In addition to this, I have also been a lifeguard at the Arnold Rec Center since last March, giving me great familiarity with a health facility setting. I have held many positions of leadership, including Yearbook Technical Editor, National Honor Society Secretary, and memberships in many other clubs at my high school. By participating in my high school s chapter of Future Business Leaders of America, I won first place in the district competition in the category of Computer Applications, which tested skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. As you can see, my awards and accomplishments are the direct results of my strong work ethic and sense of responsibility, my dedication to personal and professional excellence, and my ability to balance a number of tasks and commitments. I look forward to scheduling an interview with you. It is a great opportunity and I feel that my background makes me a perfect candidate for this position. If you have any questions, or would like to schedule an interview, please contact me at (573) I look forward to meeting you and further discussing employment opportunities with Team Mizzou. Thank you very much for considering me for this opening. Sincerely, Sally Sunshine Sally Sunshine Enclosures

3 But I don t know how to write a Résumé Your résumé is most important in your application packet. The purpose of your résumé is to obtain an interview. Your résumé should showcase your skills and accomplishments in a way that is both interesting and easy to read. It should stand on its own and tell a potential employer why you should be hired for the position. This is your chance to create a positive impression and make an employer want to discuss potential opportunities within their company. A few Résumé guidelines ü Create a heading that includes your full name, address, phone number, and address. You want it to be easy for your reader to contact you. ü Organize your qualifications. For college students, it is best to organize by subject (education, work experience, certifications, etc.), and then chronologically within each subject, starting with the most recent. ü Tweak your résumé to fit the specific position you are applying for. Each time you apply for a job you should update your résumé. ü PROOFREAD!!! ü The purpose of your résumé is not to list your prior jobs. Your objective is to describe what skills you have acquired as a result of previous jobs. Highlight your accomplishments. ü Make sure to list any and all job-related experiences. For example, if you are applying for an official position, list any sports and teams for which you played. Need more help? Please review the following two pages of examples or Check out the MU Career Center website for their complete guide to writing résumés at:

4 Randy RecSports 123 Main Street 789 Home Drive (573) (314) Lucy Lifeguard 124 Main Street 788 Home Drive (573) (314) Bachelor of Science in Biochemical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Elementary Umpire, Youth Baseball League, St. Louis, Missouri; Acted as main umpire for youth baseball Made sure the field was set up prior to the game Enforced rulings and calls for games Lifeguard, The Cool Pool, St. Louis, Missouri; In charge of opening the pool and checking Ph Levels Made sure patrons stayed safe and followed pool rules Kept watch over diving well portion of the pool Official, Flag Football League, St. Louis, Missouri; September 2006 November 2006 ed on a team of flag football referees for a high school-age league Helped set up and take down of the field each night Enforced rulings and calls for the games Maintained look and inventory for Men s Denim area Scholar Athlete, Varsity Football Old Navy Associate of the Month July 2007 Flag Football Official of the Year 2006 Quarterback, 2006 Swim Instructor, The Cool Pool, St. Louis, Missouri; Taught pre-school age children the basics of swimming Discussed progress of students with the parents and how to continue practice on their own Maintained look and inventory for Women s Denim area Scholar Athlete, Varsity Swim Team Old Navy Associate of the Month June 2007

5 Molly Membership 125 Main Street 787 Home Drive (573) (314) PJ Pumpgym 126 Main Street 786 Home Drive (573) (314) Bachelor of Science in Pre-Veterinary Medicine Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism Sales Associate, Dillard s Department Store, St. Louis, Missouri; Assisted customers with finding their size Made sure the fitting rooms were orderly and clean Rang up customer purchases and assisted them with returns Maintained look and inventory for Women s Career area Positive Peer Influence August 2001 May 2006 Old Navy Associate of the Month February 2007 High School Valedictorian 2006 Umpire, Youth Baseball League, St. Louis, Missouri; Acted as main umpire for youth baseball Made sure the field was set up prior to the game Enforced rulings and calls for games Attendant, Gold s Gym, St. Louis, Missouri; September 2006 November 2006 Assisted patrons with questions regarding their workout Helped keep equipment clean and in working order Maintained look and inventory for Men s Casual area Scholar Athlete, Varsity Wrestling Old Navy Associate of the Month January 2007