Cover letter resources

Articulating your City Year experience

Good first article to read

• NPR: Hey, students – 5 things wrong with your cover letter

Cover letter templates and alumni examples

This cover letter guidance resource provides detailed and relevant guidance on general formatting practices and how to write a strong cover letter that integrates your City Year skills and experiences.

Resources for currently serving AmeriCorps members:

• Here are several cover letters written by City Year alums that highlight their City Year experience in roles they applied to during or immediately after their service.
• Try this team-based or individual activity that presents multiple learning options to build knowledge and skills with writing strong cover letters.

General resource

Coursera’s “Writing winning résumés and cover letters” course: Learn how to convert your résumé into a dynamic asset statement that conveys your talents in the language that an employer understands and produce a strong cover letter to help you achieve your career goals.