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If you were referred by someone or have a contact within the company, state that as well. In a few sentences, tell the employer why you are interested in the position and in their organization. (Here is where you will do research about the company to talk about why you want to work for their organization) . Avoid using exact wording from their website or job posting.  \nSecond Paragraph- “Why You?”  \nDescribe any relevant skills that you have gained throughout your education and professional experience (You can choose to separate this into two paragraphs or keep it as one) . You can include skills gained through coursework, activities, jobs, etc. Also make sure to describe the related professional accomplishments you have had. Employers also want to know how you went above and beyond your primary job responsibilities. This is where you can really highlight yourself. Make sure that the skills and accomplishments you are describing combine the requirements/qualifications on the job posting and your resume. You want to show the employer that the experience you have matches what they are looking for without blatantly saying so (You can make that connection in the next paragraph) .  \nThird Paragraph- “Why Together?”  \nExplain why you and the employer would be a great fit. How do your skills and accomplishments directly tie into what they are looking for? What can you offer them? What can they offer you? What do you hope to accomplish while working there? This paragraph is where you are connecting the dots for the employer on why they should hire you. You can talk about the ways that your experience matches what they are looking for. Make sure to include the ways that the employer can contact you at the end. Close by showing your appreciation and thanking them.  \nSincerely,  \n(Actual signature)  \nYour typed name  \nCover Letter Example  \n1 Owl Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33431  \nNovember 27, 20XX  \nRobert Thomas  \nHuman Resources Manager XYZ Marketing, Inc.  \n20100 E. Commercial Blvd, Suite 101 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309  \nDear Mr. Thomas,  \nThe purpose of this letter is to express my interest in the Marketing Intern position with XYZ Marketing, [Inc. as](Inc. as)[ ](Inc. as)[posted on the FAU Owl](posted on the FAU Owl CareerLink database)[ CareerLink](posted on the FAU Owl CareerLink database)[ database](posted on the FAU Owl CareerLink database) (position \\#19562) . XYZ Marketing, Inc. is an outstanding marketing firm in South Florida with an established record and strong clientele base. Furthermore, you have been a staple in the marketing profession with the most recent accomplishment being named Florida’s Top Advertising & Marketing Companies on the 2014 by INC. Your company has also fostered great relationships within the community through the ability to analyze the culture of the customer and the consumer. This demonstrates the quality and creativity of what XYZ Marketing, Inc. produces and how great of an opportunity it is to be associated with your company.  \nIn my previous position of Public Relations Intern with Northwest Realty Partners , I proofread all news releasesand press kit items. I was also the first intern in the company to have their own press releases published. During my time with Northwest Realty Partners, I also took part in professional business meetings and attended corporate networking events. Additionally, over the past year I served as the Website Development Committee Chair for the Young Marketers Club as Florida Atlantic University. 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