The following are copies of the handouts from class
- Help from the UMass Writing Center
- How to Give Constructive Feedback
- Writing BasicsBusiness Letters Format
- Writing a Press Release
- How to Write a Letter to the Editor
- Writing to Elected Officials
- How to Write a Blog Post
Resources for Writing a Cover Letter and Resume
- What is a Cover Letter
- Cover Letters that Work
- Successful Cover Letters
- Standard Business Letter Format
- Five things that are wrong with our cover letter!
- Resume Suggestions
- Resume Example I
- Resume Example II
And for some thoughts on the “elevator pitch”
An elevator speech is a short “pitch” you might want to be prepared for in the case that an opportunity suddenly arises and you need to present yourself or an idea to a decision maker quickly.