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Cover letters

Cover letters. Purpose of a cover letter. To explain why you are sending a resume To explain how you learned about their organization and/or the job opening To convince them to look at your resume and give you an interview

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Cover letters

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  1. Cover letters

  2. Purpose of a cover letter • To explain why you are sending a resume • To explain how you learned about their organization and/or the job opening • To convince them to look at your resume and give you an interview • Most importantly – to call attention to your good qualities and qualifications

  3. Types of cover letters • Letter of application – apply for a job opening you know about • Letter of inquiry – introduce yourself and ask about the possibility of a job opening

  4. Effective cover letters • Give the impression you know something about the company – do your research • Highlight the reasons they should hire you – explains why you are the best person for the job. Customize the letter for the company. • Gives opportunity for them to follow up • Must be well-written – it gives them a sample of your communication skills. • Must be well formatted (business letter format) – use a traditional font

  5. Your task • Copy the cover letter given

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