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EMPOWER.  \nAgenda  \n• Purpose of a Cover Letter  \n• Do Your Research  \n• Formatting  \n• Tailoring your Cover Letter  \n• Cover Letter Content  \n• Additional Tips  \n• References  \n• Next Steps  \nWhat You'll Learn Today At the end of this workshop, you will be able to...  \nThe ability to communicate what a cover letter is and why it is important to your career development  \nIdentify format and content ideas to implement on your own cover letters  \nUnderstand why and how to use a cover letter to articulate your experiences, strengthsand skills  \nNACE CAREER READINESS COMPETENCIES  \nObtaining requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates fora successful transition into the workplace.  \nPurpose of a Cover Letter  \n• Expresses interest & qualifications for a particular position  \n• Personal but professional  \n• Tailored to position/company  \n• Explains how you fit with organization & how you will help them  \n• Expands main points from your resume  \n• “Sells” qualifications to the prospective employer  \nDo Your Research  \nPosition/Role  \n• General job responsibilities  \n• Desired qualifications and skills  \n• Identify key words from job description  \nCompany/Organization  \n• Mission Statement  \n• Organizational Vision & Goals  \n• Strengths & Opportunities  \n• Philanthropy  \n• Affinity Groups  \nTailor Your Cover Letter  \nAcademic Advisor for Student Athletes  \nJob \\# 72150  \nDescription  \nThe Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes holds a professional academic advising position in Athletic Department. The Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes  \nworks closely with coaching staff, athletic department administrators, faculty, academic advisors, and other campus offices, departments, and staff who are involved with the academic lives of undergraduate student-athletes to ensure that student-athletes are presented with a broad base of opportunities with which to optimize their experience at University of XYZ. The Academic Advisor for StudentAthletes implements and interprets university and department policies, and identifies and resolves complex issues using advanced knowledge requiring independent judgment.  \nQUALIFICATIONS  \n• Advanced degree  \n• 1-2 years of experience in academic advising and coordinating academic programs in a college or university  \n• Participation as a Student-Athlete, and/or experience working with Division I Student-Athletes  \nKnowledge & Skills:  \n• Strong communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to Student-Athletes, internal and external audiences, and management.  \n• Advanced analysis and problem solving skills, including experience with NCAA compliance rules and regulations  \n• Strong team work and interpersonal skills.  \n• Advanced customer service skills.  \n• Relevant computer systems/technology experience.  \n• Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.  \nFormatting  \nSame header as resume to \"brand\"your documents  \nInstead of \"To Whom it May Concern, use name or Hiring/Selection Committee/Manager\"  \n1st: Explain why are you writing, state your purpose  \n2 nd/3 rd: Relevant points on qualifications, why you are a strong candidate. 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