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They create a clearer picture of the person beyond the paper. A successful cover letter should convey what you bring to the table, highlight your accomplishments and express your humanity.  \nIn this guide...  \nYOU’LL FIND FIVE STEPS FOR WRITING A COVER LETTER  \n1 Cover letters vs. resumés  \n2 Identify your audience  \n3 Structure your storyline  \n4 Format your cover letter  \n5 Proofreading checklist  \n1  \nCover letters vs. resumés  \nTWO DOCUMENTS THAT CAN HELP GET YOU IN THE DOOR  \nA successful cover letter complements the information on your resumé without copying it directly. Think of it as a “director’s cut” of your resumé; you want to explain the context behind your specific skills and achievements.  \nResumé  \nCover letter  \nFocuses on your multiple accomplishments in a concise and cohesive timeline  \nHighlights one or two relevant examples of where you excelled  \nShould function as a stand-alone document with dates confirming what you mention in your cover letter  \nShould function as a stand-alone document that references the content of your resumé  \nLists the hard and soft skills you bring to the table  \nFocuses on the most important skills that matter to the company  \n2 eTnO PIN oURuSErLF aASuAeLIFnIEcD CeANDIDATE  \nEmployers are often looking for a specific type of employee. Here’s where you can find that info:  \n• Reading the job description  \n• Researching the company’s mission, culture and goals  \n• Conducting your own informal interviews  \nNext, draw parallels between your research and your personal experience.  \nWhat knowledge and skills of yours align with the role?  \nWhat projects have you completed that are relevant to this role?  \nThink back to a moment  \n you performed a similar task required for the job.  \nThis can include  coursework or applicable life experience.  \nDo you have a personal connection to the company or a current employee?  \nIf the connection isn’t directly related to the position, backpocket it and mention it later on when you follow up.  \n\n| | TIP\u003Cbr>You don’t have to meet every requirement in the job description. 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