Chapter Summary
During your job search, you will write cover letters for your résumés, follow-up letters, and thank-you letters. An effective cover letter highlights the particular aspects of your skills and accomplishments that best satisfy a prospective employer's needs.

In Chapter 18 you will learn how to write a cover letter that bridges the gap between your experience, skills, and abilities and the qualifications of the position. You will also be guided through the steps to take to prepare for an interview, participate in an interview, and write a thank-you letter to the interviewer.

The online resources for Chapter 18 will reinforce and enhance your study of the chapter content. Begin by choosing one of the chapter links below.

Online Exercise Links

Personality Profile Web sites

Keirsey Temperament Sorter Questionnaire
http://www.keirsey.com/

Personality Online
http://www.spods.net/personality/tests/engine.php3?testid=3

Queendom Free Interactive Tests
http://www.queendom.com

Cross Traits
http://www.crosstraits.com/xquiz.cfm

Management Result Consultancy
http://kyko-profile.com/kykoonline1.html

Personality Type Quiz
http://www.personalitytype.com/quiz.html

Enneagram Personality Dynamics
http://www.9types.com/

Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator
http://www.geocities.com/dan_atteberry/MYERS-BRIGGS_KEIRSEY.html

Additional Learning Links

Interviewing and résumés Information
http://www.msstate.edu/Dept/Coop/interview.html

The Mississippi State University's Cooperative Education Program Web site includes information on how to prepare for and go on a job interview. Information on writing résumés, cover letters, follow-up letters, and thank-you letters is provided.

Monster.com résumés and Letters
http://content.monster.com/resume/

Monster.com describes techniques for writing effective résumés and cover letters. Examples of various types of job-related letters appear. Monster.com is an online resource for job seekers and employers. Candidates may post their résumés and search the job postings. Employers may recruit from the posted résumés and list openings in their companies.

Interviewing Tips
http://www.reslady.com/interviewing.html

Pat Kendall, owner of Advanced Resume Concepts, stresses the importance of preparing for a job interview in this article. Tips on writing cover letters and electronic résumés are also available at her Web site.

eFlashcards
Review chapter terms and definitions with eFlashcards.

Crossword Puzzle
Sharpen your knowledge of chapter terms and concepts with an interactive crossword.

Practice Test
Test your understanding of the chapter material with a self-scoring Practice Test.

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