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What is a cover letter? When should you use one?

What is a cover letter? When should you use one?. A written letter (business letter format) that indicates your interest in a position and explains your suitability for that position. Gives the opportunity to showcase your written communication skills.

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What is a cover letter? When should you use one?

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  1. What is a cover letter? When should you use one? • A written letter (business letter format) that indicates your interest in a position and explains your suitability for that position. • Gives the opportunity to showcase your written communication skills. • Allows you to highlight and go into more detail the key strengths and abilities that you have that relate to the position. • You should send one every time you apply for a position that you don’t apply for in person.

  2. Cover Letters • More information is available at http://www.morningside.edu/student_life/careers/index.cfm#coverletters • Additional Related instructional videos • Cover Letter Format • Tips for Writing a Good Cover Letter • Stacie Hays, hays@morningside.edu, (712) 274-5254

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