OCPD: Application Materials Clinic for Health Professional Students: Cover Letter/Letter of Intent
By The UCSF Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD)
Date and time
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 · 12 - 1pm PST
Location
UCSF, Parnassus Campus
See UCSF Events Calendar for location (http://calendar.ucsf.edu/)Description
Presenter:
Anna Correa, OCPD Program Director, Career Development, Clinical Careers
Description:
Looking for help on how to write a persuasive cover letter or a letter of intent? Join the OCPD for an interactive workshop that will teach you how to craft an effective letter and give you opportunities to participate in activities that will help you compose a better document.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Identify the purpose, structure and style of a cover letter and/or letter of intent
- Recognize the common mistakes that applicants make when writing letters through reviewing sample documents
- Construct a basic argument using your relevant experiential examples to support your application
- Critique and modify cover letters and/or letters of intent for yourself and peers
Please Note:
- Lunch will be provided during this session. Please be sure to register on Eventbrite for this event in order to secure your meal
- Please bring a draft of your cover letter/LOI to this event. You will not be able to participate in activities without having at least a rough draft on hand
- The workshop is limited to 30 health professional students