Cover Letters. BACK
| A great cover letter... | ||||||
| Overview | ||||||
| •uses correct business format with date and address at the top and a signature at the bottom |
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| •is concise, clear, and grammatically correct | ||||||
| •has no spelling errors | ||||||
| Section 1 | Introduction | |||||
| •identifies the position you are applying for | ||||||
| •describes how you heard about the opening | ||||||
| •identifies why you are interested in the job | ||||||
| •wording is creative and catches employer's attention quickly | ||||||
| Section 2 | Identification of skills and experience as related to position | |||||
| •identifies one or two of your strongest qualifications | ||||||
| •clearly relates how these skills apply to the job you are seeking | ||||||
| •explains specifically why you are interested in this position, this type of job or company | ||||||
| Section 3 | Closing | |||||
| •refers the reader to your resume or any other enclosed documents | ||||||
| •thanks the reader for taking time to read the letter | ||||||
| •describe how you will follow up with the employer in a stated time period | ||||||
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