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Tips on Writing a Cover Letter
Tips on Writing a Cover Letter
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Use the letter to sell yourself The cover letter’s job is to get the employer to look at your resume and invite you for an interview.
Use the letter to make any important points form your resume that you want to clarify or expand.
Use the letter to sell yourself The cover letter’s job is to get the employer to look at your resume and invite you for an interview.
Use the letter to make any important points form your resume that you want to clarify or expand.
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Keep the letter to one page. In about 3-4 paragraphs of 3-5 sentences each, describe how you can help the employer.
Keep the letter to one page. In about 3-4 paragraphs of 3-5 sentences each, describe how you can help the employer.
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Paragraph 1 The opening: It states your purpose
Paragraph 2 The sales pitch: It describes your experience and education
Paragraph 3 The closing: It asks for an interview
Paragraph 1 The opening: It states your purpose
Paragraph 2 The sales pitch: It describes your experience and education
Paragraph 3 The closing: It asks for an interview
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Say why you are writing In the first paragraph, tell the reason you are writing. Relate the letter to the specific job.
Say why you are writing In the first paragraph, tell the reason you are writing. Relate the letter to the specific job.
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Make a connection with the employer.
Do research to learn about the company and its service or product before you write the letter.
Develop points of interest between you and the company.
Make a connection with the employer.
Do research to learn about the company and its service or product before you write the letter.
Develop points of interest between you and the company.
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Emphasize how you can meet the needs of the position.
The most important thing to an employer is whether you can fit the needs of the job.
Emphasize how you can meet the needs of the position.
The most important thing to an employer is whether you can fit the needs of the job.
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Be positive in what you say
Be positive in what you say
Refrain from using weak verbs Tried, hoped, attempted, etc… Example: I attempted to attract customers.
Just like your “objective” in your resume, be specific when describing your qualifications and experience.
Refrain from using weak verbs Tried, hoped, attempted, etc… Example: I attempted to attract customers.
Just like your “objective” in your resume, be specific when describing your qualifications and experience.
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Avoid “I” statements. Overusing the word “I” leaves an impression of arrogance.
Eliminate as many “I’s” as possible.
Avoid “I” statements. Overusing the word “I” leaves an impression of arrogance.
Eliminate as many “I’s” as possible.
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Steps…Steps…
1st step: Heading Make it similar to your heading on your resume
1st step: Heading Make it similar to your heading on your resume
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Steps…Steps…
2nd Step: Who are you writing to? Address your letter to a specific person
Ideally the person who will interview you
Also, do not forget to use salutations. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Etc…
2nd Step: Who are you writing to? Address your letter to a specific person
Ideally the person who will interview you
Also, do not forget to use salutations. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Etc…
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Steps…Steps…
3rd step: Take time to construct your 1st paragraph Get the reader’s attention Include why you are writing and how you heard of the opening.
3rd step: Take time to construct your 1st paragraph Get the reader’s attention Include why you are writing and how you heard of the opening.
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Example of a GOOD 1st sentence
Example of a GOOD 1st sentence
I believe that my knowledge of public relations and my proven communication and leadership skills make me a strong candidate for the position of Media Relations Coordinator that was posted by the Delta Airlines Job Opportunities Program.
I believe that my knowledge of public relations and my proven communication and leadership skills make me a strong candidate for the position of Media Relations Coordinator that was posted by the Delta Airlines Job Opportunities Program.
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Steps…Steps…
4th step: Body paragraphs Take time making sure you include all of your most relevant skills using key words and well constructed sentences.
4th step: Body paragraphs Take time making sure you include all of your most relevant skills using key words and well constructed sentences.
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Steps…Steps…
5th step: Conclusion Conclude the letter by asking for a personal interview
Be flexible regarding a date and time for the interview
Be specific about how the interviewer should contact you
Include a thank you
5th step: Conclusion Conclude the letter by asking for a personal interview
Be flexible regarding a date and time for the interview
Be specific about how the interviewer should contact you
Include a thank you
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Steps…Steps…
Last step: Proofread Have someone proofread your cover letter
Also, make the cover letter on the same paper as your resume. They should look similar. Lastly, mail your letter using a wide, full-size envelope minimize creases and folding lines.
Last step: Proofread Have someone proofread your cover letter
Also, make the cover letter on the same paper as your resume. They should look similar. Lastly, mail your letter using a wide, full-size envelope minimize creases and folding lines.
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