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Cover letters ALWAYS accompany a resume when resumes are:
- mailed
- faxed
- emailed
Cover letters should be on paper that is used for the resume (resume paper is 24-32 pounds, white or off-white), with 1" margins (top, bottom, right and left) and using a font which can be read by all computers (highly recommend using ARIAL in a 10-12 point size).
Cover letters can be easier than you think if you keep the cover letter to three (3) paragraphs. The first paragraph states what job you are seeking, the second is a summary of how you can meet the employer's needs/wants and the third paragraph is a closing which will reiterate that you would like to discuss how you can help the employer.
The following is a sample of how a cover letter can be arranged....
First Middle Last name
your street address spelling every word out
City, OK ZIP
Email: email address Cellular: Phone w/area code
Date
Name of Decision Maker
Title
Company
Mailing Address
City, State zip
Dear name or Hiring Manager:
This letter and the enclosed resume are in response to your search for a name of the position to which you are applying. The skills and qualifications you mention closely match my experience.
Qualifications Desired My Qualifications
* list a skill they want * tell them what you can offer to fill the skill
* list a skill they want * tell them what you can offer to fill the skill
* list another skill they want * tell them how you meet their qualification
Name, I am excited about this position and look forward to meeting you to discuss how my qualifications could be of benefit to your endeavors. Should you have questions, please contact me at: phone number with area code. In the meantime, thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
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Your complete name
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