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What is
a cover letter?
A cover letter is a brief one page
letter sent along with the resume to
potential employers. The purpose of the
cover letter is to present yourself to
potential employers and to let them know
what position you are interested in and
why you'd be a good fit for their
company.
Cover Letter Format
The cover letter format should be almost
identical to the regular business letter
format.
Cover Letter Writing
Generally the cover letter will consist
of three paragraphs. The first paragraph
is an introductory one which introduces
yourself. You want to include
information on the position you are
looking for and how you heard about and
why you are interested in the position
and/or company.
The second paragraph should provide
information on your skill, strengths,
education, qualifications and/or
experience. This paragraph should be
concise and give specific examples of
why you are the ideal candidate and not
simply restate your resume.
The final paragraph should close up the
letter by requesting an interview and
possibly suggestion times that are
convenient for you or stating that you
can come in at a time that's convenient
for the employer. Also you should let
the recipient know what the best way
and/or time to contact you is (you
should let them know both your contact
email and phone number so that they can
contact you in their preferred method).
Or you can let them that you'll follow
up on this letter with a phone call in
several days. You should thank them for
their time to close up the letter.
Each cover letter that you send out
should be unique and tailored to the
specific company and position you are
applying to. Using one cookie cutter
cover letter will lessen your chances
for landing an interview. Also be sure
to check for grammar and spelling and
keep the letter to one page in length.
A TO Z SAMPLE
LETTERS:
1-100 -
101-200 -
201-300 -
301-400 -
401-500 -
501-600 -
601-700 -
701-800 -
801-900 |
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