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To show a little bit more of your personality. To add color to those bullet points listed on your resume. Your cover letter will really paint the picture of who you are, what you've done and why you are the absolute perfect fit for the job or internship (yes, feel free to be that confident in yourself when you're writing!)  \nWhile this guide offers general advice and tips for mastering the art of the cover letter, your story is what will make it stand out. Try to focus less on making it perfect, and more on making it real.  \nThe goal of the cover letter is to help the hiring manager see more of you as a person, not just a candidate. Let's start writing!  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nNavigate to a specific section by clicking on the page title.  \nHEADING & INTRO  \nPages 4, 5 & 6  \nBODY PARAGRAPH  \nPage 7 & 8  \nCLOSING PARAGRAPH  \nPage 9 & 10  \nVISIT THE HUB  \nPage 11  \nEXAMPLES  \nPage 12, 13, 14 & 15  \nHEADING & INTRO  \nHEADING-WHAT'S THE POINT?  \nA well formatted heading emphasizes your professionalism and makes a cover letter look polished. While it may not be the most important part of the letter, caring about the details is what will set you apart from other candidates  \nWHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE HEADING  \n Address the letter to someone specific, or leave it out. \"Dear Hiring Manager\" can feel impersonal, and it's not the end of the world if there's no salutation.  \n Either use the heading on your resume for personal brand consistency, or address your cover letter to the company and include your return address. This would go in the upper left corner, formatted as so:  \nYour Name  \nYour Street Address  \nCity, State, Zip  \nDate  \nName of Company  \nStreet Address  \nCity, State, Zip  \nHEADING & INTRO  \nINTRO-WHAT'S THE POINT?  \nThe introduction is when you grab the reader's attention and make sure they keep reading. While the rest of your cover letter will be more informational and experience focused, this is where they'll see your personality the most. This is the paragraph that sets the tone, and the goal is to hook them immediately. This is where you pull them in, but your experience is the real meat of the cover letter.  \nWHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE INTRO  \n Your opening sentence is the most important part of your letter. Give them something enticing to read that will make them want to know more about you, your background, and why you would be a good fit for the job.  \n Start by telling a story that somehow ties in your experiences with the company or the job/internship opportunity. 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Take some time to review the responsibilities listed on the job or internship posting, and pick out your own personal work experiences that are the most similar.  \n The whole point of the body paragraph is to show how you are qualified for the position. 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