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Creating the Cover Letter
Rising above the rest
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General Guidelines
Tells an employer a lot about youThis is a sales pitchWhy are your skills a good match for the
employer / school?Don’t present all of your experience here –
let the resume do thatHighlight one or two of your skillsBrevity = good
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Keep the Cover Letter Brief
You can generally compose the letter in four paragraphs Introduce yourself and explain why you are
writing Lay out your key skills and accomplishments Explain why you want to work for the company /
attend the school Thank the reader – invite contact and lay out
the follow-up plans
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Keep in mind…
Make it personal – don’t use cookie cutter greetings “To Whom It May Concern” – try to address to a specific person
Strive to highlight your strongest, most applicable skills
Write clearly and concisely – this should not be more than a page
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More to keep in mind…
Include the follow-up – how can you be reached?
Make sure to proofread carefully – some employers will throw a letter away if there are typographical errors
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References
http://hr.dop.wa.gov/jobtips/cover.letter.htm