Cover letter:Topic: Students frequently tell me they are attending college to land their dream job. College composition can help with that. Resume and application letters function as an argument...

Cover letter:Topic: Students frequently tell me they are attending college to land their dream job. College composition can help with that. Resume and application letters function as an argument making the claim that you (the applicant) are qualified and worthy of an interview with a potential employer (the audience). You need to be able to substantiate your claims and persuade the audience to grant you an interview.


Locate a job posting that interests you and that you would be qualified for upon graduation. Be sure to research the company and position. If the company or organization has a website, that is a good place to begin. Write an application letter to apply for this job. Consider the job posting, your knowledge of the company, your career interests, your experience, and your qualifications. Develop your letter to be a direct response to the job posting. For the purposes of this exercise, it is acceptable for you to include skills or experiences that you plan to have by the time you graduate.NB: I choose to write to Mount Sinai hospital as nurse practitioner.