Body Paragraph(s). Match what they are looking for in the job candidates’ desired skills. Body Paragraph(s). Match your skills, qualifications, experiences to the position Highlight strengths and accomplishments Convey excitement, enthusiasm, passion about field, organization, opportunity - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Match what they are looking for in the job candidates desired
skills
Body Paragraph(s)
The meat of the cover letter.1Body Paragraph(s)Match your
skills, qualifications, experiences to the positionHighlight
strengths and accomplishmentsConvey excitement, enthusiasm, passion
about field, organization, opportunityDo not restate your resumeBe
confident and convincing
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Wrap up sentenceRefer to enclosed resumeState your interest in
interviewingDetail next plan of actionThank themList Contact
InfoClosing
3Signature FormatSincerely 4 blank linesYour typed name 2 blank
linesEnclosure(s)
Dont forget to sign!!!
4Not finding a persons name to address it to
Not making it relevant to the position
Too general
More than a page
Not writing a cover letter
Common Mistakes
Not finding a persons name to address it toNot making it
relevant to the positionSpelling errorsForgetting to sign itForget
your contact information dont assume they will look at the
resume.Too generalMore than a pageWROTE IN ALL CAPS emailNot
writing a cover letter
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