Professional Resume Outline With Instructions (Page 8 of 8) in pdf

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Your cover letter, like your resume, should be pristine and error free. It should complement

your resume but certainly NOT duplicate it. The cover letter summarizes your resume, your

interest in the position, and adds a personal touch to this first contact with this employer.

Take time to write this well. Avoid using “I” so much within the letter. It takes of skillful writing

to avoid using “I” in every other sentence.

Professional Cover Letter Template

Your Name

Your Street Address

Your City, ST, zip

Month Day, Year

Re: Subject

Recipient Name

Recipient Title

Company Name

Street Address

City, ST, zip

Dear Recipient Name:

Paragraph 1: [Explain to the reader why you are writing to him/her. This should grab the reader and

make him/her want to read on. Why you’re interested in this particular therapy job and why this

facility? What about this clinic/company interests you?]

Paragraph 2: [Specify your qualifications. You can use bullet points to highlight your skills and

accomplishments.]

Paragraph 3: [Direct the reader to your enclosed resume but refrain from overused phrases, “my

resume is enclosed here within.” Follow with your availability for an interview. Next explain when

YOU will be contacting them to discuss a potential interview. Thank the reader for his/her time and

provide email and phone contact information.]

Sincerely,

Signature

Your name

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