Tailoring a Cover Letter Worksheet

This worksheet created by Western Carolina University is a great tool for identifying key traits and qualities that connect you to the position that you’re applying for. See a preview below and click the purple “View Resource” button to Download!

A worksheet with two columns: Job Description How I Match Each column has three prompts to help applicants tailor their cover letter

Compare what’s in the job description with your experiences:

List three traits employer is looking for and three phrases that describe you

List three responsibilities for the role and write a personal achievement related to each duty

List three facts or traits about the company and write down personal stories or examples that connect with each fact or trait

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