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A cover
letter can sometimes be even more
important than the resumé. It will
actually “sell” the reader on the
idea of reading your resumé so they
will want to contact you for an
interview. A cover letter should
always accompany a resumé and should
always be individualized to the
employer you are sending it to.
An
effective cover letter:
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Is
tailored to a specific position
in a specific organization
(matches your qualifications
with the requirements of the
job).
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Shows why the employer should
read your resumé.
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Demonstrates your knowledge of
the hiring organization and the
job.
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States how you heard about the
opening, whether through a
person, job listing, ad, etc.
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Is
straightforward, businesslike,
and positive.
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Is
typed neatly, error free and on
good quality paper.
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Is
usually no more than one page.
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Is
addressed to a specific person.
Avoid using “Dear Sir” or “To
Whom It May Concern.” If you are
unsure to whom it is addressed,
use “Dear Hiring Manager,” “Dear
Manager,” “Dear Human Resources
Manager,” or “Dear Recruiter.”
Cover
letters can be used to inquire about
job openings or apply for known
vacancies. They should always be
specifically tailored to respond to
a particular company and/or job
vacancy. This means you will need to
create a different cover letter for
each job you seek. To personalize
your letters, research information
about the business and obtain the
name of the person to whom you are
writing.
Cover
letters should usually consist of
three paragraphs, as outlined below.
The
Opening - State the position you
are applying for and how you learned
of the job.
The
Body - Highlight your main
qualifications, the skills and
experiences that relate to the job
(refer to, but don't repeat your
resumé).
The
Closing - Request an interview
and suggest a time
for your follow-up call or contact.
SAMPLE 1
2100 E. Elm
Street
Hickory, NC 28602
April 1, 2007
Ms. Barbara Moore
Human Resources Director
Metropolitan Hospital
Winston-Salem, NC
Dear Ms.
Moore:
Please
consider this letter of
application and resumé for
the position of clinical
laboratory assistant you
advertised in Sunday's Triad
Times.
I am
graduating from Catawba
Valley Community College on
June 6, 2007, and will be
available for full-time
employment immediately. As
my resumé indicates, I have
completed my Associate
Degree in Health Information
Technology and have hospital
experience. I feel that my
education, experience and
skills qualify me for the
position you advertised.
I would
appreciate an opportunity to
meet with you to discuss my
qualifications and the
position, and would like to
call soon for an
appointment.
Thank you
for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely,
Jean
R. Henry
Jean R.
Henry
Enclosure |
SAMPLE 2
532 City of
Oaks Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27602
July 14, 2007
Mr. Ben Stewart
Regional Manager, First In
Food, Inc.
222 Peabody Industrial Park
Raleigh, North Carolina
26702
Dear Mr.
Stewart:
I was excited
to learn that your company
plans to open ten new
restaurants in this area by
the end of next year. Your
restaurants have always been
a favorite of mine. A
mutual acquaintance, Mary
Walters, told me you are
interested in hiring
managers with proven
organizational abilities, a
willingness to learn, and a
high level of commitment to
the company’s goals. I have
these qualifications and
have enclosed my resume for
your review.
With two
years’ experience working in
restaurant management and a
recent Associate Degree in
Business Administration, I
have obtained the skills and
knowledge required to
succeed at First In Food,
Inc. In my previous
position, I led our team in
winning “Restaurant of the
Year” for two consecutive
years. We also maintained
the lowest employee turnover
rate and increased sales by
25%.
I look
forward to meeting you,
learning more about your
expansion in this area, and
discussing my qualifications
with you at your earliest
convenience. I can be
reached at 555-3456.
Sincerely,
Mitch
Stevens
Mitch
Stevens
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After
submitting your cover letter and
resumé, be sure to follow up and
schedule an appointment.
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