RT Cover Letter Writing - Respiratory Therapy/Care Profession Focused

Sep 13, 2026

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Presentation focuses on writing effective cover letters for aspiring Respiratory Therapy/Care professionals. It explains the purpose of a cover letter: a brief personal introduction, marketing of relevant qualifications, highlighting fit through research, and filling information gaps while demonstrating strong written communication. It compares cover letters with resumes, outlines practical tips such as tailoring for each job, connecting “Why you/Why them,” maintaining appropriate tone, limiting to one page, and using a consistent business format, including proofreading and providing a PDF copy.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatPDF

Pages9

Reading Time3 min

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Cover Letter Purpose

Cover Letter vs. Resume Differences

Cover Letter Tips and Suggestions

“Why You?” and “Why Them” Connection

Make a Connection

Business Format

S MC CA R E E R S E RV IC ES C E NT E R COVER LETTERS RESPIRATORY THERAPY/CARE PROFESSION FOCUSED Hi my name is Joan Kang, and I am a Senior Career Services Advisor at Santa Monica College in the Career Services Center, and this presentation is focused on cover letter writing for those wanting togo into RT. COVER LETTER PURPOSE • Your brief but personal introduction ( academic , professional , and personal qualifications) to a prospective employer and a way to fill in any informational gaps • Opportunity to market yourself and share how you are a good match with what they are looking for and how you would add value to their organization (based on your research) To begin, people have different thoughts on cover letters. Some hiring folks say they are critical to an application, while others might not even read them. Some recruiters say you need to grab their attention with a unique introduction versus others say, stick to the straight-forward introduction. Therefore, unless an employer explicitly states do not include a cover letter in the application process, why not include one. The risk is greater in not writing one because: Cover letters allow applicants the opportunity to provide a brief introduction of who they are academically, professionally and sometimes personally. Through your letter you can market yourself. Share how you are a good match with what the employer is looking for and how you would add value to their organization. It also a great way to demonstrate your effective written communication skills, a skill valued by all employers. Through cover letters you can tell your story. Weave experiences together. Fill informational gaps. COVER LETTER VS. RESUME DIFFERENCES RESUMES • Lists the ways you meet the job requirements • Focuses on your present and past achievements COVER LETTERS • Points out a few qualifications and explains how you are prepared for that position • Focuses on the future and what you can do for them • Discusses your interests in the job So now that you learned a little bit about cover letters, let us chat about the main differences between cover letters and resumes. Resumes list the ways you meet the job requirements while your cover letter explains and highlights a few ways you meet the requirements and especially how you are prepared to take on that new position. Resumes also focus on your past and present accomplishments while a cover letter speaks on what you can do in the future and why you want to work for that organization. COVER LETTER TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS • “Why you?” and “Why them” ( Connection) • Do your research/Make notes • Tailor your letter to each job. No one size fits all. • Focus on the future • Watch your tone • Keep it to under a page , business letter format • Use the same formatting as your resume ( contact header information and font) • Proofread it • Provide a PDF copy And to begin your cover letter writing experience, here are some initials tips and suggestions. Tell them, why you. Share the most relevant and compelling qualifications you have. Share what you will bring to their organization, if hired. This is not the time to tell them what you want or can gain from them bringing you on board. Share with the employer the reasons you are interested in them. Why them. This is a way you can target your cover letter to the company and position. Cover letters are not one size fits all. It is just as important to target your cover letter to the position/company as it is your resume. It shows that you have done your research on the organization. Lastly, make sure the language and tone you use for your cover letter matches that of the organization. Always keep your tone positive and keep your cover letter to 1 page, business format and following the same font and contact header as your resume. And finally, make sure to proofread your cover letter and remove any grammar and spelling errors. COVER LETTER

FAQs

What is the purpose of a cover letter for an RT job application?

A cover letter provides a brief but personal introduction, highlights how you match what the employer is looking for, and fills informational gaps using research. It also shows strong written communication skills and helps you tell your story by weaving experiences together.

How do cover letters differ from resumes?

Resumes list how you meet job requirements and focus on present and past achievements. Cover letters point out key qualifications, explain how you are prepared, focus on what you can do in the future, and express interest in the job and organization.

What key tips should you follow when writing a cover letter?

Tailor the letter to each job, focus on the future, keep your tone appropriate, and keep it under a page using a standard business letter format consistent with your resume. Research the employer, include a clear “Why you/Why them” connection, proofread, and submit a PDF copy.

Sep 13, 2026

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