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Lecture Seven Practical English Writing –Cover Letter, Resume and Personal Statement Teaching objectives Students will learn the basic information on: the component of cover letter; the style and structure of resume; the content of personal statement. Time allotment Period Teaching Contents 1st The component of cover letter; the style and structure of resume.. 2nd The composition of personal statement. Teaching Contents 1. Cover Letter A cover letter is a letter that you send to accompany your CV when you apply for job, whether advertised or when you are sending an unsolicited application. Do not over look this tool as it can be a great asset in your job hunt. A cover letter is sent with your CV. It can make the difference between being successful in your job search or not. Cover letters are generally not read during the first candidate selection, but usually they will be read when the candidates have been short listed. Do not waste such an opportunity. Your cover letter should not be a copy of your CV. Specify some of your cover letter achievements and be sure you know how to handle Cover Letter weakness. (Uncertain as to what youre trying to say here). A cover letter is a way of showing your writing and reporting skills. Your cover letter should be customized per employer. However, if you are sending a lot of CVs, this task could prove impossible. Try instead to have a cover letter per industry or per area. Do not mention salary in your cover letter. If the job ad requests your expected salary then mention a range rather than a specific amount. Writing effective cover lettersAn effective cover letter should convey clarity of thought and highlight your writing skills. Never use any slang or humor in a cover letter. The average cover letter should not exceed one page and should be in the following format: State the purpose of the letter in the first paragraph. Be precise and professional, stating how you heard of the position, mentioning the name of