Cover Letters
Getting the interview is key to a successful job search. Writing a great cover letter can be that key. The following titles are a selection of the many resources available in the Career Center that can help you compose a winning cover letter. There are also links to some web sites that provide cover letter help as well.
Print Resources
202 Great Cover Letters. Michael Betrus. McGraw-Hill, 2008.
Career 650.142 Betrus
Gallery of Best Cover Letters: A Collection of Quality Cover Letters by Professional Resume
Writers - David F. Noble. JIST Works, 2007.
Career 650.142 Noble
Winning Cover Letters That Overcome Barriers to Employment. Daniel Porot & Frances Bolles Haynes. Impact Publications, 2006.
Career 650.142 Porot
Cover Letters that Knock 'Em Dead. Bob Adams,Inc., 2006.
Career 650.142 Cover
Adams Cover Letter Almanac. Adams Media, 2006.
Career 650.142 Adams
Perfect Phrases for Cover Letters. McGraw-Hill, 2006.
Career 650.142 Betrus
Nail the Cover Letter: Great Tips for Creating Dynamite Cover Letters. Ron & Caryl Krannich. Impact, 2005.
Career 650.142 Krannich
Electronic Resources
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center - Accessible in the Career Center, the Reference Room, and remotely to Jones Library card holders, this database can provide information on writing cover letters, the job search process, and much more.
Winway Resume Deluxe - Available on the Career Center workstation, this resume software can help you create a polished and professional cover letter and resume, as well as help you through the entire job search process.
Websites
Cover Letters 3:Writing Your Cover Letter - From Purdue University, an online guide to writing cover letters.
JobStar - Created for public libraries in California, information all about cover letters, with samples.
First & Best Cover Letters - Information on how to write a great cover letter, with sample letters.
CollegeGrad Cover Letters - Cover letter advice aimed a college grads, with samples.