Illinois Events

Writing Effective Cover Letters for Job Applications

Feb 4, 2026   6:30 - 7:30 pm  
Sponsor
Writers Workshop
Registration
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1687306999
E-Mail
wow@illinois.edu
Originating Calendar
Writers Workshop General Events

This presentation will provide tips for writing concise and professional cover letters. You’ll review common structure, audience expectations, and strategies for using the cover letter to complement the resume. We encourage you to bring a current job ad and questions about your current cover-letters-in-progress!

 

This presentation will be held via Zoom and is open to all current U of I affiliates (students, faculty, and staff). You will need to be logged into your Illinois Zoom account to join. 

 

Please register with your Illinois email by February 3 to receive the Zoom details on the morning of the event. If you register on the day of, please email wow@illinois.edu immediately to request the Zoom details - we will do our best to get them to you prior to the event.


All registrants will receive access to the presentation materials via email the following business day. Presentations will not be recorded, though a recent recording may be available upon request.

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