Writing targeted letters to specific employers of interest is great way for students to introduce themselves. If the individuals have some "hands-on" experience, it is important for the student to "explain" their experience in a short phrase that includes a number (how long have they done something, how many students were on their "team' to complete a project Another important arena is "safety" what "safety" instruction have they received that is relevant to the prospective employer, i.e. OSHA 10, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Complex equipment such as a lathe, mill, etc.?
When writing a cover letter, make sure the grammar is correct, i.e., if the activity the student is explaining is complete, then use a "past tense" verb so the employer can see the student has "used" this experience in a lab situation, an internship or work environment.
