Tips for Writing a Cover Letter

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Tips on writing a cover letter that will make employers want to review your resume.

  1. Include the name of a personal contact, if you have one
  2. Be clear and concise regarding your request
  3. Remember the point of a cover letter: Convince the reader that you should are qualified for the position!
  4. Make a strong connection between their needs and your abilities
  5. Interpret your resume without being redundant, don’t repeat it
  6. Support your abilities with specific evidence
  7. Use short paragraphs or bullets rather than one large mass of text