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The Cover Letter

by Heather Ball

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The Cover Letter
By Heather Ball
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What is a Cover Letter?
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A cover letter is a letter of introduction attached to or accompanying another document such as a résumé.
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The Cover Letter is vital to your resume.
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It makes a statement about yourself and your suitability for the job and should give the personal touch that your resume will lack.
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It demonstrates your writing style better than your resume.
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What is in a Cover Letter?
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Why is a Cover Letter important?
The Cover Letter is a potential employer's first impression of you.

A well written Cover Letter entices the employer to read your resume.

The Cover Letter highlights your skills, knowledge and experience.

The Cover Letter must convey a sense of purpose and project enthusiasm.

The Cover Letter needs to be personalize to the potential employer.
Cover Letter Tips
Cover Letter Notes and Sample
Use a proper business format for your letters.
Make sure the letter is PERFECT! Spelling punctuation, and grammar count. Have someone proofread the letter before mailing it. 
Don’t mention salary expectations unless the advertisement specifically requests it. In that case, the best strategy is to give a range. For example, “My earnings have ranged from $7 to $10 per hour in the various sales positions I have held.”
Your Name and Contact Information
Address the contact person
Paragraph which identifies your strengths skills and qualifications.
Paragraph which identifies the postition for which you are applying
Paragraph which explains how your qualifications will benefit the organization.
Paragraph which is indicating looking foward to meeting.
Closing Remarks
Before mailing a cover letter,
can you answer the following questions with a “Yes”?
Is it clear? Does it state exactly what I want it to state?
Is it concise? Does it state what I want it to state in the fewest possible words?
Is it well organized?
Am I projecting to the employer or college the contribution I can make?
Have I stressed areas in my experience and/or education that are relevant to the person reading it?
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