Nate's Cover Letter

Nate’s cover letter and resume function as a set based on the design choices he made in the name heading style for both documents. His summary on the top of the resume also is reminiscent of the last line in his opening paragraph for the cover letter, strongly showing that this is what he wants the reader to take away about his professional experiences. He provides his own social media information, showing he has cultivated these as part of his professional ethos. Concerning sections, Nate created an uncluttered design for his resume that allows for quick skimming using bolded headings that are larger than the subheadings, which makes it simple for the reader to grab a quick overview of the information he has provided and read what they consider most important. I appreciate the varying of verbs as it better explains the experience, and does not slip into the territory of being too generic. Lastly, the weight of his resume is given to the experience section, which fully takes up the right hand column. He mentions in his memo that this was an intentional decision, and as he wanted, it succeeds in drawing the reader’s eye. In his cover letter, Nate has a great balance between discussing his own experiences while connecting the to the expectations of a grant writing intern at FCE. Based on his
His cover letter summarizes the totality of his resume and the direction he desires to head much more successfully than many other cover letters I have read. The reader has no trouble understanding this is the main thrust of his argument and his succinct thesis provides a takeaway for the reader. Also, the skills recalled in the conclusion hearkens back to the thesis, strengthening its hold in the reader’s mind. The confidence exuded here accentuates his professional ethos, showing that he knows he has the skills necessary for this