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Ask yourself the following questions:  \n To whom should you address the letter? When possible, your cover letter should be addressed to the hiring manager or recruiter in charge.  \n Why do you want the job?  \n What qualifications does the employer want? Identify at least three traits or qualifications the employer is seeking.  \n How does your experience relate to the job? Try to list three achievements or qualities that are related to the job duties/responsibilities.  \n Why do you want to work for this organization? Search for something specific about its services, product, mission, and vision rather than saying it is an “excellent” company.  \nIS YOUR COVER LETTER... Yes No  \nConsistent with your resume, e.g., header, font?  \nNo more than one page?  \nFree of spelling and grammar errors?  \nTailored to the specific position you are applying for?  \nDOES YOUR COVER LETTER...  \nAddress a specific person or the hiring manager?  \nState why you are interested in the position and/or organization? Match your qualifications to the position and/or organization?  \nGive specific examples to illustrate your past accomplishments?  \nUse varied sentence structures instead of starting each sentence with “I”?  \nIndicate your desire and availability for an interview?  \nYes  \nNo  \nPAGE 2  \nSample Cover Letter  \nNOTE: Cover letter guidelines can vary by industry. If you need assistance, schedule an appointment with the CCD for more information about how to customize your cover letter-[https://ccd.rice.edu/students/career-counseling](https://ccd.rice.edu/students/career-counseling)  \nPAGE 12  \nAbout the  \nRICE CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT  \nVISION:  \nTo empower all Rice students to find and make their place in the world.  \nMISSION:  \nWe believe all Rice students are capable of achieving their professional goals.  \nOur mission is to support this by:  \n EDUCATING them on knowledge of self, career options, and resources  \n CONNECTING them with opportunities through the global Rice network  \n EMPOWERING them with the confidence, skills, and tools to achieve lifelong career fulfillment  \nCONNECT WITH US: CONTACT US:  \n[linkedin.com/company/riceccd/](linkedin.com/company/riceccd/)[ ](linkedin.com/company/riceccd/)[facebook.com/riceccd](facebook.com/riceccd)[ ](facebook.com/riceccd)[instagram.com/riceccd/](instagram.com/riceccd/)  \n[twitter.com/RiceCCD](twitter.com/RiceCCD)  \nCenter for Career Development  \nHuff House, Rice University 6100 Main Street, MS 521  \nHouston, TX 77005 713.348.4055 [ccd.rice.edu](ccd.rice.edu)[ ](ccd.rice.edu)[ccd@rice.edu](ccd@rice.edu)","cbCaihs7ptCxZxqF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihs7ptCxZxqF","pdf",1704476,"English","# What is a cover letter for?\n## How to get started\n## Self-check: cover letter quality\n## Requirements: what the cover letter does\n## Sample cover letter\n# About the Rice Center for Career Development\n## Vision and mission","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of a cover letter?\",\"answer\":\"A cover letter shows how the applicant is a strong fit for the position and organization, highlighting motivation and qualifications beyond the resume.\"},{\"question\":\"How do I get started writing a cover letter?\",\"answer\":\"Research the industry, field, organization, and the job, then answer prompts about recipient, motivation, needed qualifications, and how experience connects to the role.\"},{\"question\":\"What checklist items should a strong cover letter meet?\",\"answer\":\"It should be consistent with the resume (header, font), no more than one page, free of spelling and grammar errors, and tailored to the specific position.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the document say about industry-specific guidelines?\",\"answer\":\"Cover letter guidelines can vary by industry, and the document recommends customizing and seeking assistance if needed.\"}]","Cover Letter Guidelines - Cover Letter | PDF"]