Writing Cover Letters

for resumes
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Cover Letters Summary:

1.  Tailor your letter to the needs of the employer, the job and the organization.

2. Write about what you offer the employer; not what the employer offers you.

3. Positively show you're the ideal candidate by pointing out your key qualities.

4. Back up the key qualities you offer with specific examples.

5. Show the benefit you brought to your current or previous employer.

6. Write in clear, concise, plain English — perfectly typed and presented.

7. Carefully proofread your final letter — don't let a simple error slip through.

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Plan your cover letter and resume

Example Cover Letter

Writing Cover Letter Tips:

Write a professional letterhead

The first paragraph

Personalize your cover letter

Use a positive heading with a strong action verb

Use your opening paragraph

List your unique qualifications

List your key achievements

Compliment the reader and personalize the cover letter

Close strongly suggesting the next action

List enclosed information at the end

Write your cover letter in Plain English

Proofread your draft

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Writing Cover Letters was last updated: May 31, 2004