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Due to this orientation, cover letters should include the following concepts:  \n• Be directed to a specific individual if possible.  \n• Reflect knowledge relating to the duties and responsibilities for the role the applicant is pursuing. As such, applicants should have specific cover letters reflecting each job title or industry that reflect their career interests.  \n• State the specific skills and experiences the applicant previously developed and how these proficiencies will benefit the potential employer.  \n• Specifically, state the job title and company that the applicant is applying to throughout the cover letter.  \n• Do not repeat the same content that is in an individual's resume. Instead, provide deeper detail and explanation of the applicant's key accomplishments, problems they solved, anew initiative they implemented, etc.  \n• End each cover letter with a positive message and by suggesting the scheduling of an interview. For instance, this can include \"I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss my qualifications for this position.\" Another option would be \"I am excited about the opportunity to work for a company with the quality reputation of (insert company name) .\"  \n• Undergraduate and graduate-level cover letters should be no longer than a single page.  \n• All resumes and cover letters should be submitted in a PDF format.  \n• Ensure that the tone and language of the cover letter are portrayed in a professional manner. Conversely, it is also vital to avoid inauthentic cover letters that prevent the applicant's interest and enthusiasm from being represented.  \nIdentifying Content for the Two-Body Paragraphs  \nAll cover letters should be created to specifically reflect the top responsibilities and qualifications ofthe role they are pursuing. As such, each applicant must review the job description of their desired position and create a narrative that explains how they will successfully complete these responsibilities. Before writing a cover letter, please complete the steps below to understand what content should be included in the two body paragraphs.  \n1. Review the job description to the position of interest, and identify the top 3 responsibilities that this role will entail. Please list these responsibilities in the space below:  \na. Top job responsibility:    \nb. Top job responsibility:    \nc. Top job responsibility:    \n2. Identify three relevant and/or transferable experiences from users' previous or current activities (jobs, volunteer experiences, extracurricular activities, community service, internships, etc.) that reflect the top three job responsibilities identified in step one.  \na. Top transferable experience:    \nb. Top transferable experience:    \nc. Top transferable experience:    \n3. Evaluate the outlined transferable experiences from step 2, and select the top two transferable experiences that can be utilized for the central idea of the two body paragraphs. Evaluate what transferable experience will provide users enough content to write a six to eight-sentence paragraph, and will showcase how they are qualified to complete the role responsibilities to their desired position.  \n\n| Top Job Responsibility | Top Transferable Experience |\n| --- | --- |\n| Example 1: Assist employees by answering basic questions relating to payroll, benefits, and role classification. | Example 1: Over 2 years of customer service experience","cbCaifSqOy3dfSH8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifSqOy3dfSH8","pdf",230163,6,"English","# Expectations for a Cover Letter\n## Identifying Content for the Two-Body Paragraphs\n# Breakdown of Needed Content in Each Body Paragraph","[{\"question\":\"How does a cover letter differ from a resume in purpose and content?\",\"answer\":\"A resume gives a macro view of qualifications, while a cover letter highlights specific experiences aligned with an employer’s hiring requirements. 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