Cover Letters
The purpose of a cover letter is: - To communicate availability, qualifications, and interest to employers
- To personalize your resume by accenting strengths related to the qualifications desired for the position
- To serve as a formal letter of application, as a response to a job ad, as a result of a referral from mutual acquaintance, or as unsolicited inquiry for employment
Use your cover letter to: - Capture the reader's interest
- Explain your reason for interest in employment
- Relate your strengths to the employer's needs
- Initiate action (a request for the next step)
Elements of a cover letter
Formatting a cover letter
Knowing what to emphasize
Sample cover letter with Resume
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