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It gives you the opportunity to tell more of your story in a narrative format, as well as provide direct evidence of key skills that align with a specific job opening.  \nBasic Principles and Tips  \n1. Read the job application requirements to see if a cover letter is required alongside your resume.  \n2. Be thorough, yet concise. It should be a maximum of 1-page.  \n3. Follow basic professional writing standards, paying attention to sentence structure, spelling, and grammatical errors. It needs to be error-proof.  \n4. Uniquely tailor each cover letter to the position, addressing your letter to a specific person when possible. If not, it is acceptable to use “Selection Committee” or “HR Manager” as the contact person.  \n5. A cover letter allows you to tell more of your story; it should not simply repeat your resume.  \n6. 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