Chapter 3 Agriculture as a Career 135 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. John Doe 123-456-7890 1234 Main Street johndoe@email.com Anytown, ST, 12345 January _, 20__ Mr. John Employer, CEO Important Job Industries 1000 Moneymaker Lane Big City, ST, 54321 Dear Mr. John Employer: I am writing in response to your advertisement online for a temporary worker. Based on the requirements listed in the ad, I feel that my skills and experience are a perfect match for this position. I have worked in this area and have experience including three things that I can use to help your company. I am available to start in a new position immediately. I have enclosed my resume for your review. I look forward to further discussing opportunities with Important Job Industries. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an interview, please call me at 123-456-7890. Sincerely, John Doe Enclosure Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Figure 3-34. A cover letter introduces you to the potential employer and expresses your interest. Why do you think it is a good idea to make sure this document is professional and well-written? interview is where most of the hiring decisions will be made. To make sure that you are the candidate selected for the job, you should be mindful of your appearance, your body language, responses to questions, communication skills, and how you wrap up the interview. For your interview, dress one step above the clothing required for the position, Figure 3-35. For example, if employees wear T-shirts and jeans on the job, wear nice jeans and a collared shirt to the interview. If you are unsure as to what may be appropriate, err on the side of caution and wear formal business attire. It is always better to be overdressed for the interview than to wear inappropriate clothing. In addition to choosing appropriate clothing, make sure your overall look, including hair and accessories, portray professionalism. baranq/Shutterstock.com Figure 3-35. Making sure that you are dressed appropriately can be key to getting the job. A good rule of thumb is to dress one step nicer than the clothes you would wear to the job each day.