Crafting the Cover Letter					Career Service/Writing Center Workshop

brainstorming: matching experience to requirements

Imagine that you are applying for a job that lists all of the qualities below as requirements for the position.  Take a few moments to brainstorm specific experience and skills from your own background that you could use in a cover letter for this position.

1. strong communication skills

2.  team player

3.  strong work ethic

4.  ability to multi-task

5.  attentive to detail

6.  problem solver