Cover letter Tips for Nurse

Cover letter Tips for Nurse

When applying to a job, externship, or internship, you may also submit a cover letter (even if it is not required) because it’s another opportunity for you to connect your strengths with the employer’s needs. Sometimes it’s also called an application letter. Whatever the name, the purpose of the letter is to introduce yourself and to directly connect the experiences on your resume with the experience/ position/ job you want to gain.

Before you write a cover letter, it may be helpful to think about a couple of things:

Why I am good fit for this position?
What key experiences/ strength make me good fit for this position?
What aspects of the job description match with my interests and skills?

Sample Description

Sender’s Address

City, State, Zip code

Date

Name of person (Recipient’s)

Title

Organization

Address

City, State, Zip code

Dear Mr. Last Name

The introductory paragraph is your chance to introduce yourself and explain your interest in the position. You may also mention how you heard about the position and briefly outline your strength that fit with what the position requires.

The strength paragraph serves to highlight your specific qualities skills or experiences that match up with the position. It may help to think about the strength paragraphs in terms of categories or competencies. If you gather from the job description that the employer wants someone who is organized, has relevant clinical experience, and good teamwork skills, why not make these the focus of your paragraphs? Connect the strength back to why it matters or how it is applicable to the position.

Your second strength paragraph would discuss a third competency. Depending on the situation you may only have 2 strength paragraphs.

The conclusion is a short recap of your interest in the position, your strengths, and some general good sentiments.

Sincerely

Sender’s Name

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