A cover letter serves as an introduction, enticing prospective employers to turn the page and review a candidate's resume.
A cover letter also:
- Is addressed to the most important employer contact, the hiring manager, and
should indicate which position the candidate is pursuing and how he/she learned
of the employment opportunity. By-name referrals are included here.
- Allows the candidate to answer the question of "Why should I hire you?"
because it summarizes those skills and experiences that are closely related
to the position requirements.
- Should outline the individual's action plan, including what steps will be
taken next.
- Should be a word-processed original unless e-mail correspondence has been
requested.
Cover Letter Dont's
Cover Letter Checklist
Sample 1
Sample 2
Common Sample
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