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This is where you can show your conviction and passion for the job or industry. Above all, it highlights the most important thing, YOU!  \n3  \nKeep it short.  \nALWAYS SEND  \na cover letter (unless instructed not to)  \nExplain career changes and gaps in employment.  \nEVERY cover letter should be tailored to the company and the position you are applying for.  \nHighlight your skills, accomplishments and qualifications that are related to the required skills of the position .  \nABSOLOUTELY  \nNO  \nERRORS  \nInclude your name and the job you are applying for on the subject line of emailed  \nresumes .  \nCOVER LETTER  \nBreaking it down…  \n4  \n2   \n5   \nCOVER LETTER Sections…   \n1 YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION:  \nSimply put, this is information identifying who you are and information that can be used to contact you. Make sure to include all of the information, including a professional email address. This section is at the bottom of an emailed cover letter. (see page 6)  \n2 DATE  \nThe date that you write the letter, or set the date as the day you send the letter. You would not include this in an emailed cover letter. (see page 6)  \n3 EMPLOYER CONTACT INFORMATION  \nIf you have it, include the employer contact information. If you do not have it, do some research or send an email asking who will be reviewing resumes and address the cover letter to that person.  \nInclude as much of this information as possible. It shows that you are professional in obtaining information about a company. This would not be included in an emailed cover letter. (see page 6)  \n4 SALUTATION  \nIf you have the name of the person, use it. If you do not have the name of the person, you can use:  \nTo Whom It May Concern  \nDear Hiring Manager  \nDear Sir or Madam  \nBODY OF THE COVER LETTER  \nThe body of the cover letter is a chance to create a narrative about how you fit with the company and the job role. It should be linked directly to the job description and specifications. Be polite. Be direct. Most importantly, be professional. Do not indent any paragraphs. There should be three sections to the body of your cover letter:  \n1. Who you are and what you are seeking  \n2. Strongest qualifications that match their needs  \n3. Expected next steps  \nCOMPLEMENTARY CLOSE  \nUse the appropriate closing for your cover letter. A few examples  \nare:  \no  \no  \nSincerely Regards  \no  \no  \nRespectfully Thank you  \nSIGNATURE  \nIf you are sending the cover letter through email, a typed signature line is sufficient. If you are mailing or faxing a copy of your resume to an employer, you should have 4 blank lines between the close and your typed signature line. Using black or blue ink, sign your name.  \nCOVER LETTER  \n6  \nJohanna Senior 1548 Harrison Blvd Ogden, UT 84403  \n(801) 365-2975  \n[johannasenior@mail.weber.edu](johannasenior@mail.weber.edu)  \nFebruary 10, 2015  \nAndrew Patterson Senior Recruiter American Red Cross 2525 Jovial Lane  \nSalt Lake City, UT 84044  \nDear Mr. Patterson:  \nPlease accept this letter of application for the Marketing Assistant position listed on your organization’s website. I am motivated to pursue a career in the non-profit sector based on my past volunteer experience and feel confident in my abilities to help the American Red Cross succeed.  \nAs a student at Weber State University, I participated in several local Habitat for Humanity projects and witnessed the completion of two separate homes built for families in need. 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