To earn Microbadge: Cover Letter Writing:
Step 1: View the Cover Letters and Professional Correspondence video.
Step 2: Use this form to submit a complete draft cover letter.
Step 3: Use the same form to submit a brief reflection on how you changed your cover letter after viewing the video.
- Please reflect on how your cover letter changed, after having completed the video, focusing on one or two concrete things.
- How did you tailor your cover letter? What will you change based on different positions you might apply for?
- Reflection and metacognition are important elements of your career development. There is no length requirement, although we do not recommend going over about 1 page.
While our staff will review submissions for completeness, we will not automatically respond with feedback. Please allow 2-3 business days for badges to be issued- you will automatically receive an email from badgr to claim your badge when it is ready. Please direct any questions to gpi@ucdavis.edu.