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21What is a Cover Letter?
A cover letter is your introduction to a possible employer. If the employer requires a resume, you
should write a cover letter to provide with your resume. It doesn’t matter if the employer didn’t ask for
a cover letter or you’re too busy to write one, it gives you the chance to help sell yourself for the job.
The cover letter and resume together usually provide all the information an employer will use to
decide whether you will get an interview.
Your cover letter should show that you can think clearly and write well. Your cover letter should also
show a connection between the skills listed on your resume and the needs of the employer.
Last, a cover letter should not just restate what is on your resume, but point out how your skills and
background match the needs of the job, and can also show that you have done research and know
something about the company and how it operates.
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Address the letter to a certain person.
If you do not have a name, call the organization and ask
for the name and title of the person who should receive your letter.
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Limit the letter to one page.
Keep it simple and to the point.
A cover letter should have three to
four paragraphs, with the longest one being the middle one or two and the shortest one being the last
paragraph.
• Spelling and grammar must be perfect.
People have a hard time seeing the mistakes in their
own writing, so ask someone else to proofread the cover letter for you. Be careful when using spell
checks as mistakes can happen. For example: one cover letter writer wrote that “referees are
available on request” instead of writing “references” are available upon request.
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Research the organization carefully. Show in your cover letter that you like and understand what
the organization does (its purpose). Remember to name the position for which you are applying and
why you want to work for that company. Think about the skills needed to do the job you are applying
for; then talk about the skills and experience you have
that you think would interest the reader.
• Do not
add images or cartoons to a cover letter. It sets an unprofessional tone that doesn't
match the purpose of a cover letter.
Cover letters should be tailored to each company you are applying to. You should do enough
research to know the interests, needs, and goals of each company, and your letters should show that
knowledge.
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