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Business Cover Letter: Tips and Examples

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COVER LETTER WRITING

A well-written cover letter creates the desire to interview you. Before you sit down to write think about the specific skills needed for the particular job you're applying for.

  • Research the organization
    • find out what's important to them right now so you can write about those topics knowledgeably
    • write to the correct person spelling their name and title correctly
  • Here are some metaphors to describe cover letters:
    • a letter of recommendation you write for yourself
    • it's like a closing argument in court; the resume is the evidence
    • if a resume is like a time-line with dates and facts, the cover letter interprets the facts
  • In short, write about your unique qualifications for the job. Here are some cues to get you started. Try writing answers to the following questions first.
    • Why are you drawn to this field of work?
    • What motivates and excites you about your chosen profession?
    • What particular abilities and experience do you have? Why do you believe you are good at it?
    • Describe a specific moment that captures your abilities in your field.
  • Simply keep in mind that every sentence must convey some meaningful information about your fit and qualifications for the position.
  • Be sure your cover letters are error-free and are printed on business stationery paper that matches your resume.

 

 

 


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