Write a professional email message to the organisation you have chosen for your internship application. It should include the following:
An appropriate greeting to the manager of the department you are applying for.
A brief message explaining the purpose of your email.
A list of the attached documents.
Your contact details, including a link to your LinkedIn profile.
An appropriate sign off.
Good grammar and spelling are essential to a successful job application. Poor spelling and grammar will be penalised heavily.
3. Application cover letter (30%)
A cover letter allows you to show some of your personality and tell the recruiter why you would be great for their organisation. Tailoring your letter to the organisation will help your application to stand out.
Using the Cover Letter Builder on SCU CareerHub, write a letter of application to the organisation you have chosen for your internship application.
This letter may be either:
In response to a job that has recently been advertised, or
A letter seeking an internship at the organisation (cold-call).
Your letter of application should address the following key selection criteria:
Well-developed verbal and written skills (no spelling or grammar errors).
Identify the industry, sector, department and your reason for choosing it.
An example of how you would be suitable for the role (tell a story).
An example of a relevant skill set from the list below:
Self-motivated, proactive and demonstrate initiative.
Able to work as part of a team.
Able to work under pressure
Available to work a rotating roster including weekends and evenings when required.
Contact details including a link to your LinkedIn Profile.
Good grammar and spelling are essential to a successful job application. Poor spelling and grammar will be penalised heavily.
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