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Use 10-­‐12 point font; 1-­‐inch margins.  \n• Do not write generic cover letters.  \n• Keep cover letter to one page.  \nYour Name  \nYour Street Address • City, ST Zip Code • phone • e-­‐mail address  \n(Use one non-­‐work phone number that includes a professional voice message. )•(Use professional, non-­‐work email address. ) Date of letter  \nHiring Official’s Name Title  \nOrganization Address  \nCity, ST, Zip Code  \nDear Hiring Official’s Name: (Avoid: To Whom it May Concern, or Dear Sir or Madame)  \nFirst Paragraph-­‐ Get to the point. State the position/area in which you are interested. If you are responding to a posting or a referral, tell how you heard of the position. Include referral name(s) when applicable. Refer the employer to your enclosures.  \nSecond Paragraph-­‐ Remember your audience. Think about what the potential employer is seeking and present information that will interest them. Use the job posting as a guide. 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