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How to Write an Internship Cover Letter

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Internship Cover LetterLetter Form:

  • Return address( can be put in the letterhead)
  • Inside address
  • Greeting to principal/personnel director
  • Format ideas: Attn.: and Re that directs the letter to the principal/personnel director; highlight the reason for the letter(Request for Interview:  Math Position)

First Paragraph:

  • Express interest in the position
  • State your wish to be considered as an applicant
  • State how you became aware of the position

About the Position:

  • Research the school district
  • State why you are interested in the particular school system and the particular position

About Personal and Professional Strengths:

  • Highlight your personal and professional strengths in the letter
  • Emphasize strengths in your resume.  Add details not in your resume
  • Include a statement of commitment and interest in teaching
  • Use your resume, but consider adding information not on the resume

Using Anecdotes:

  • Use experiences that inform who you will be as a teacher
  • Again, highlight your commitment to be a teacher

About Skills, Attributes, and Talents:

  • State special skills that make you unique
  • Describe attributes that reveal what will make you special as a teacher
  • If you have special talents, write about them and how they show your strengths and special qualities

Request for Contact and Thank You (Usually last paragraph)

  • State where you wish to be contacted
  • Give phone numbers and best time to be reached
  • Restate your interest in having an interview
  • Thank the principal for taking time to read your application
  • Be assertive, but not aggressive

 

 


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