Cover Letter
What you should know
Keep these three tips in mind when writing your cover letter
Purpose
Structure
Key Elements
In summary, the primary purpose of a cover letter is to persuade an employer to invite you for an interview. It complements your resume by providing a deeper insight into your experience, qualifications, and interest in the position.
When writing your cover letter, be sure to include a clear introduction, a body paragraph that emphasizes your skills and qualifications, and a concluding statement that expresses gratitude for the employer's time and consideration.
Your cover letter should always include a header, contact information, a formal greeting, and a professional closing signature.
Steps to Writing an Appealing Cover Letter
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Add your contact information, this can be copied and pasted from your resume
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Greet the hiring manager, preferably by name, for example, " Dear Dr.Smith"
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Begin your introduction paragraph, talk about your enthusiasm for the position and how you discovered it
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Transition to your body paragraph, highlighting your experience and interests that align with the role and make you the ideal candidate
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Wrap up by reiterating your qualifications, and thank the manager for their time and consideration
A WELL FORMATTED COVER LETTER
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Contact Information
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Greeting
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Introduction
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Body paragraph(s)
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Conclusion
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Signature
Additional Resources
Similar to resumes, there are websites designed to format and refine cover letters, for free.
Two resources are listed below