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It serves as an introduction, telling the employer who you are and why you are sending a resume. If written well, your letter allows you to provide a more detailed account of skills and experiences in your background that relate directly to the organization or position you are seeking.  \nBe Sure To:  \n􀂃 Address your letter to a specific individual within the organization.  \n􀂃 Research the organization so you can make a case for your interest.  \n􀂃 Target your letter to match each position being sought.  \n􀂃 Emphasize ways you can meet the organization’s needs.  \n􀂃 Support your claims with evidence.  \n􀂃 Communicate interest, motivation, and confidence.  \n􀂃 Ask for an interview.  \n􀂃 Keep it to one page.  \n􀂃 Pay attention to grammar and spelling.  \n􀂃 Use an easy to read font.  \nSending Cover Letters  \n􀂃 Send your cover letter (and resume) through the means indicated in the job posting.  \n􀂃 If mailing your cover letter, use the same type of paper on which your resume was printed.  \n􀂃 If you fax your documents, follow-up by mailing hardcopies to the employer.  \n􀂃 If emailing your resume to an employer, you may copy and paste your cover letter directly into the text of the email.  \nFollow-Up Letters  \nIf you do not receive a response to your cover letter/resume within a reasonable amount of time (two weeks to one month, depending upon the position), it may help to follow up by letter or telephone. A follow-up letter should inquire about the status of your application, offer to provide additional information on your qualifications, and reaffirm your interest in the position and the organization.  \nThank-You Letters  \nImmediately following an interview, you are encouraged to write a letter to those individuals with whom you interviewed. The thank-you letter should be typed or very neatly handwritten in business letter format and either emailed or mailed to the employer within 24 hours of the interview. In this letter, you should:  \n􀂃 Thank the individual for the opportunity to discuss your interests and qualifications.  \n􀂃 Introduce new information (items you may have neglected to mention) .  \n􀂃 Reaffirm your interest in the position and the organization.  \nWebsites for Additional Information:  \n200 Cover Letters [for Job Hunters-](for Job Hunters-www.careerlab.com/letters)[www.careerlab.com/letters](for Job Hunters-www.careerlab.com/letters)[ ](for Job Hunters-www.careerlab.com/letters)[College Grad-](College Grad-www.collegegrad.com/coverletters/index.shtml)[www.collegegrad.com/coverletters/index.shtml](College Grad-www.collegegrad.com/coverletters/index.shtml)[ ](College Grad-www.collegegrad.com/coverletters/index.shtml)[JobStar Central Cover Letters-](JobStar Central Cover Letters-www.jobsmart.org/tools/resume/cletters.htm)[www.jobsmart.org/tools/resume/cletters.htm](JobStar Central Cover Letters-www.jobsmart.org/tools/resume/cletters.htm)  \nSUGGESTED FORMAT FOR AN EFFECTIVE COVER LETTER  \nYour Street Address City, State, Zip Code Today's Date  \nMr./Ms. First Name Last Name, Title  \nCompany Name Street Address City, State Zip Code  \nDear Mr. /Ms. Last Name:  \nBe direct. Tell why you are writing the letter (be clear about the position or type of position you are seeking) . Is this an inquiry or are you formally applying for a specific job? How did you find out about the organization/position? You may wish to add a brief statement demonstrating the reason for your interest in the company or organization.  \nYour middle paragraph(s) should communicate precisely what you have to offer the employer.  \nSelect details and skills from past experiences that you feel directly relate to the organization and position at hand. Avoid vague statements; back up your claims with specific examples.  \nUse as much spa","cbCaihdoRwqGLUlb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihdoRwqGLUlb","pdf",63322,"English","# Cover Letter Purpose and Key Practices\n## Sending Cover Letters\n## Follow-Up Letters\n## Thank-You Letters\n## Suggested Format for an Effective Cover Letter","[{\"question\":\"What should a thank-you letter include and when should it be sent?\",\"answer\":\"After an interview, send a typed or very neatly handwritten business-format thank-you letter by email or mail within 24 hours. It should thank the interviewer, introduce any new information you may have missed, and reaffirm interest in the position and organization.\"}]","Career Services - Cover Letters and Other Job Search Correspondence | PDF",1789484796]