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    A cover letter introduces yourself and your resume to an employer, highlights your relevant qualifications and experience for a specific position, and requests consideration for an interview. The cover letter should be brief, highlight how you can benefit the employer, and refer the reader to your resume while restating your interest and next steps. The document provides guidance on the key components and structure of an effective cover letter.

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    A cover letter introduces yourself and your resume to an employer, highlights your relevant qualifications and experience for a specific position, and requests consideration for an interview. The cover letter should be brief, highlight how you can benefit the employer, and refer the reader to your resume while restating your interest and next steps. The document provides guidance on the key components and structure of an effective cover letter.

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    How to Write a Covering Letter

    What is a Cover Letter?

    A cover letter is a letter sent alongside your resume to introduce yourself, explain why you are sending in your resume, and provide more information about yourself.

    Whats the Point of a Cover Letter?


    Introduce yourself

    Cover letters should carry a message about you


    Project the desired image of you or your business

    Get you noticed

    Convey special information Highlight accomplishments Get employers, award judges and scholarship committees to read your resume

    Helpful Hints:

    Be assertive the first 20 words are the most important Value to employer tell your story in relation to how you can be of value to the employer Use simple and direct language and grammar Let your letter reflect your individuality Send it to someone by name Get it right spell recipients name right Be friendly, not pushy Target your letter tell your reasons for sending the letter, for example, desiring an interview

    Dont Forget to
    1. 2. 3. 4.

    5.
    6. 7.

    Use good grammar and correct spelling Do not use slang Be brief, but cover the subject Stick to the point of the letter Proofread, proofread, proofread! Ask for help if you need it Strive for neatness and personality

    You Should Include


    Your address and the date the letter was written The name and address of the person to whom the letter is being sent A salutation (Dear ____:) The body of the letter A complimentary close and signature A title of respect, such as Dr., Mr., or Ms. A return address and zip code Can also include reference initials, enclosure notifications (such as your resume), copy and postscript

    The Body of the Letter


    First paragraph reason for writing Second paragraph point out qualifications Third paragraph call attention to resume, reiterate interest

    Your street address Your city, state, zip code

    Month, Day, Year


    Mr./Ms./Dr. Name Title Name of company/organization Company address City, State, Zip code Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. Last Name: Paragraph 1: Answers Why am I writing?

    Identify the position and the company Indicate how you learned about the position Request the employers consideration Introduce basic information about yourself

    Paragraph 2: Answers Who am I, and why should you hire me? Contain a brief summary of your personal data and work experience.

    Relate your skills, experiences, and qualities that would benefit you in this position

    Paragraph 3: Answers What is my next step?


    Refer the reader to your enclosed resume Reiterate your interest in the position Specify how you will follow up

    Sincerely, Your signature Your name Telephone number Email address

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