CCPD: Career & Job Search Resources
Connecting University of Calgary students to jobs, career planning, employers on campus, career tips, workshops and much more! This resource compliments our website ucalgary.ca/careers.
Cover Letters
Your Cover Letter is one of the most important pieces when you are applying for a job. It introduces yourself to the employer and acts as your first impression. Be sure it's a good one!
Sample Cover Letters
- Business Development Specialist
- Charity Relations Coordinator
- Community Investment and Fund Development Director
- Computer Science Internship
- Electrical Engineer Summer Student
- Executive Director
- Group Tourism Summer Assistant
- Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer
- Junior Reservoir Engineer
- New Graduate Analyst
- Process Engineer EIT
- Research Analyst
- Research Assistant
- Residential Development Research Assistant
- Summer Orientation and New Student Registration Assistance
Cover Letter Reviews
Drop-in
Stop by the Centre for Career and Personal Development (MSC 188) during drop-in advising hours for guidance on a quick question or some one-on-one help. Students can also connect with a Career Development Specialist virtually for drop-in advising. Drop-in appointments are typically 15 minutes in length. If a longer appointment is required, please book through Elevate.
In-person and virtual drop-in (via Zoom)
- Drop-in advising hours:
- Fall 2023:
- Tuesdays: 12-1:30 p.m. MT (in person - MSC 188)
- Thursdays: 12-1:30 p.m. MT (virtual - join here via Zoom)
Resume rescue drop-in:
- Wednesdays | 12–1:00 p.m. MT (in-person at MSC 188)
Quick Tips
Use the same font as your resume.
If the address is not provided, find the employer’s address online.
If you do not have a contact name, you can address the letter to Human Resources, the Hiring Manager or leave it blank.
Unless otherwise directed, the Cover Letter should be a maximum of one page in length.
Always have someone else proof read your Cover Letter.
Additional Resources
Next Steps
- Complete Career Services' workshops
- Visit the CCPD on Wednesdays for Resume Rescue
- Visit the CCPD for Drop-In Hours
- Book an appointment with a Career Development Specialist on Elevate
- Last Updated: Jan 3, 2025 4:10 PM
- URL: https://libguides.ucalgary.ca/guides/CCPD
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