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Match what they are looking for in the job candidates desired skills
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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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