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It also gives you the opportunity to highlight your written communication skills.  \nTargeted: Used when you know the company you are applying to and can use highlights of qualifications statements to describe your credentials as a fit.  \nOur goal is to get you started. While we know the best ideas are usually imitated, it’s important that you make your cover letter your own. The key to getting an interview is to target your cover letter so that it compliments, while not repeating, the details in your resume.  \nThe best cover letters:  \n• Make it relevant to why the hiring manager is reading your letter; this means providing additional insight not found on the resume.  \n• Include a short summary of your qualifications—show them that you are the kind of employee who can  \noffer solutions.  \n• Do not submit a form letter or one with too much creativity. If the employer is taking the time to read your cover letter they are looking to see if you can sell them and that you can write well.  \n• Never state that you will follow up; if they are interested in you they will contact you.  \nStill need help? We are here to assist you. Please visit Experiential Education & Career Services for expert career advising.  \nExperiential Education & Career Services  \nThe Yena Center | 401-598-1070  \nMatching Cover Letter  \nA Matching cover letter takes bullet statements from the job description and your own bulleted qualifications to show how you match the requirements of the position, instead of writing out your qualifications.  \nYour Name City, ST  \nYour phone number Your email address  \nToday’s Date  \nMary Jones  \nHuman Resources Director American Insurers 2500 Brook Avenue  \nBoston, MA 00215 Dear Ms. Jones:  \nThe position of Customer Relations Coordinator at American Insurers listed on the Johnson & Wales University job posting website caught my attention. The skills and qualifications you require closely match my experience in this career field:  \nDetail-oriented, experienced Customer Relations Coordinator:  \n• Four years’ administrative experience with responsibility for numerous detailed reports  \n• Handled high volume of customer calls efficiently with a high level of customer satisfaction  \nAssist Customer Relations Manager:  \n• Worked with our Customer Relations Manager for two years in monitoring call center volume resulting in a 5% increase in call volume over a six-month period  \nCorporate experience with major clients:  \n• Regularly worked with providing products to purchasing agents at Fortune 500 companies  \nPC knowledge:  \n• Proficient with Mac and Windows software with the ability to create customized reports in Microsoft Excel and Access  \nEnclosed is my resume for your review and consideration. Please let me know if I can provide additional information that would assist in securing an interview. Thank you for your time.  \nSincerely,  \n{Your written signature in blue/black ink}  \n{Your name typed}  \nEnclosure  \nReferral Cover Letter  \nA Referral cover letter gives you the advantage that you have someone referring you to the position who has a contact with that company.  \nYour Name City, ST  \nYour phone number Your email address  \nToday’s Date  \nMary Jones  \nHuman Resources Director  \nAmerican Insurers 2500 Brook Avenue Boston, MA 00215  \nDear Ms. Jones:  \nJoAnna Doe, vice president of marketing with Doneright Corporation, suggested that I connect to you directly regarding my interest in the Marketing Coordinator position with your organization. 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