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The cover letter serves as the introduction to your resume. No resume
should ever be mailed without one. A cover letter should be
individually created for each position. Your career objective may be
part of your cover letter rather than part of your resume if you so
desire. The life of your cover letter must be brief, powerful, and
informative. Its job is to make the reader so interested in you that
she or he will read your resume.
GENERAL OUTLINE FOR A COVER LETTER
SAMPLE COVER LETTER
Business Letter Format
Use
complete
title
and
address.
If possible,
address it
to a
particular
person
by name.
Make the
addressee
want to read
your
resume.
Be
personable
and be
enthusiastic.
Be brief and
specific;
your resume
contains
details.
Top and
bottom
margins
should
be equal.
Always sign
letter.
Your Name
Address
Date
Employer's Name and Title
Address
Salutation:
Opening Paragraph: State why
you are writing, name the position
or type of work for which you are
applying.
Middle Paragraph(s): Explain why
you are interested in working for
this employer and specify your
reasons for desiring this type of
work. If you have had relevant
work experience or related
education, be sure to point it out,
but do not reiterate your entire
resume. Emphasize skills or
abilities you have that relate to the
job for which you are applying. Be
sure to do this in a confident
manner and remember that the
reader will view your letter of
application as an example of your
writing skills.
Closing Paragraph: Have an
appropriate closing to pave the
way for the interview by indicating
the action or steps you will take to
initiate an interview date.
Sincerely,
Your name typed
Enc. resume
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