FREE online courses on Resume Writing - Resume Do's & Don'ts - Cover Letters To Go Along With Your Resume

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·          A cover letter must always accompany your resume when mailing it, or when application procedures specify.

·          Each cover letter must be individually written to focus your skills, experiences, abilities, and career interests towards that position and that employer. Do not produce form letters.

·          It must be perfect in terms of spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc. because it is a sample of your writing skills.

·          Confine to one page and about 3 or 5 paragraphs.

 

·          Produce on the same quality of paper as your resume and reference sheet.

·          Don't forget to sign the letter and type "Enclosure" in bottom left margin if your resume is enclosed.

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Include The Following In Your Cover Letter

·          Your Street Address

·          City, State, Zip Code

·          Date

·          Employer's Name, Title

·          Company/Organization

·          Street Address

·          City, State, Zip Code

·          Dear ____________:

·          Address to a specific person if possible, use Mr. or Ms.

 

·          Call for a name, if you cannot get a name, use their title (Dear Personnel Director)

·          Be careful not to assume whether the reader is male or female by their name.

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