Coursera English For Career Development - Week 3

WEEK 3

In this week i learn about introduce to profesionnal letter writing , there are three main reasons to write a cover letter.

-The first reason is job seekers choose very specific words to introduce themselves to an employer.

-The second reason is explain the applicant qualifications for the job.

-The third reason is to formerly ask for an interview. The cover letters is the introduction to the

applicant personal style which explained in the resume

In the United States, professional writing follows a standard format or order and includes four parts:

-The first part is the heading which includes the writer address and contact information, the date and
the reader name and address
-The second part is the salutation.
-The third part is the three body paragraphs, opening paragraph, middle paragraph and closing
paragraph
-the fourth is the closing which includes a complimentary close, a signature and a typed name.
The first paragraph of a cover letter must include a statement of application applying for job, the
specific title of the job opening, and your source of information.