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A cover letter is an essential
part of your correspondence with an employer in your process
of searching for a job or an internship. Always introduce
your resume to a potential employer by sending a cover letter
despite the mode of distribution. While the resume provides
an overview of your background, the cover letter gives you
the opportunity to highlight those aspects of your background
that are most relevant to the position you are seeking. A
good cover letter would encourage the employer to learn more
about you by reading your resume and meeting with you for
an interview. It would also present the employer with a sample
of your writing skills.
Why Send a Cover Letter?
- To introduce yourself to prospective
employers, indicate your interest in the company and the
position, share your qualifications, and state how you might
benefit their business.
- To introduce the real you to the reader
by demonstrating personality, characteristics, and strengths.
- To emphasize your experience or education,
or both!
- To set your resume apart from the competition
- To highlight the relevant information,
skills, and accomplishments in the resume.
- To direct the reader’s attention
to the points that you might want the interviewer to focus
on.
- It is vital in case you are sending your
resume to a cold contact (i.e. an unfamiliar employer that
has no advertised job openings).
- Some employers ask for it!
Once you have a draft of
your letter, take an appointment for cover letter
critique. Call us at 20.2.2797.5784 or e-mail
us.
 Tips
for Cover Letter Writing
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