Interview Communication

    In this course I learned how to apply my communication skills into an interview setting. I created a portfolio where I prepared for a mock-interview with National Student Leadership Conference. Some of the topics that were covered in my portfolio included: Resume, cover letter, Questions to ask the interviewer, Questions to expect from the Interviewer, and research on the company.

    This course has helped me with my interviewing skills tremendously! I was able to take the feedback from my mock-interview and the skills I learned from the course and apply it to interview settings.

Cover Letter Example:

Ms. Kathleen Coffen-Diaz De Leon
Program Director
State Leadership Workshops
111 W. Jackson Blvd, 7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604

Dear Ms. Coffen-Diaz De Leon:

I am writing in response to your advertisement at Middle Tennessee State University for a Team Advisor to facilitate and supervise high school students while participating in state leadership workshops.  I am very impressed with the National Student Leadership Conference and the effort you have put forth into serving the community. I know that with my experience in community projects and leadership classes, along with my passion for helping high school students succeed, I will work along side of you to help shape high school students into extraordinary leaders.

My major in Organizational Communications at Middle Tennessee State University has shaped me into a strong leader, effective speaker, and active listener. I participate in experiential learning courses, which puts me out into the community. I also have 4 years experience working with high school students, which includes two stateside Student Venture Summer Projects in New York, New York and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I love to travel, have great organizational skills, and enjoy walking with high school students as they make an imprint on the world.       

I would thoroughly enjoy an opportunity to talk with you about how my experiences and training have prepared me for a position with the National Student Leadership Conference. Please feel free to contact me on my telephone number at anytime. I will be in contact with you within the next week to follow up on any questions you might have.

I look forward to speaking with you,




Melissa Thomas

Enclosure: Resume