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Cover Letter Tips

Keeping these tips in mind, it is up to you to compose a fresh and informative cover letter that deserves an interested employer's response. Actively engage your reader with a letter that clearly expresses your intentions and motivations.



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  Remember to:
  • Tailor your letter to the target audience and industry.
  • Be positive about your current employment situation and potential professional future.
  • Indicate how you found out about the position.
  • Emphasize what you can offer employers, rather than what they can offer you.
  • Express focused and organized career goals.
  • Communicate in short sentences. Don't ramble.
  • Refrain from using empty or unproven claims on your abilities.
  • Keep the letter to one page unless otherwise instructed.
  • Proofread your letter thoroughly. Ask a friend's opinion.
  • Thank the reader for his or her time.
  • Use the same high-quality paper stock for both your cover letter and resume.
  • Be sure to sign your cover letter.

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