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An effective cover letter

  • introduces you to the reader
  • identifies the position you are applying for
  • acts as a bridge between the job vacancy and your resume
  • acts as a marketing tool to earn an interview opportunity

Parts of cover letter

Introduction

  • Identifies the position you are applying for
  • Tells how you learn about this position
  • Include your special interest in this position

Body

  • Highlight your most important qualifications
  • Describe points that may be of special interest to the employers
  • Include information on your degree, major, certification and experience..

Closing

  • Indicate your interest in having an interview or the next step you plan to take
  • Inform that your resume is closed
  • Thank the reader
  • Closed by "Sincerely yours, ...." since a cover letter is a business letter!

Tips for cover letter

  • Check, check, and check
  • Keep to one page
  • Use standard business letter format
  • Center letter on paper
  • Use a font style and size that is easy to read
  • Sign your letter
  • Don't forget to put your resume with cover letter into the envelop!

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