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Through a cover letter, you set yourself apart from other candidates by showing a potential employer the depth of your experience. Each letter must be unique to every position you apply to, and should only be about 3-5 paragraphs. When writing a cover letter follow the steps below:  \nPURPOSE OF A COVER LETTER  \n• Introduce yourself to the employer and state the position you are applying to .  \n• Express why you are interested in working for the organization.  \n• Emphasize your qualifications and how they contribute to the organization. Request an interview.  \nHELPFUL HINTS  \n• Address each letter to a specific person, using their title , and organization using a business letter format.  \n• Ask others to proofread the letter for clarity, grammar, and spelling.  \n• Include a cover letter unique to each position when submitting a resume to an employer.  \nSAMPLE FORMAT  \nYour address  \nYour phone number  \nDate  \nEmployer's name  \nEmployer's title  \nOrganization name  \nAddress:  \nDear Mr. / Ms. (or Hiring Manager):  \nYOUR PITCH: State the reason you are writing. Attract the employer’s attention by pitching the letter to his or her needs or interests, rather than to your career goals. Tell the employer why you want to work for them.  \nYOUR EXPERIENCE: Explain how your abilities , background, and qualifications will enable you to contribute to the organization. Describe how your specific skills, strengths, or personal attributes are relevant to the position. You may emphasize one or two items from your resume, but try not to be redundant. The cover letter supplements your resume, highlighting your special qualities that might help persuade an employer to contact you. Try to pick two or three key experiences that directly speak to the job description. Keep it oriented to the employer's needs!  \nYOUR CONCLUSION: Reiterate your interest and ask for an interview at the employer's convenience. Provide contact information (email and phone number) where the employer can easily reach you. Thank the employer for his/her consideration.  \nSincerely,  \nYour signature  \nYour name typed  \nYour email Address","cbCaifkVxzENmT7U","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifkVxzENmT7U","pdf",41264,"English","# Purpose of a Cover Letter\n## Helpful Hints\n## Sample Format\n## Your Pitch\n## Your Experience\n## Your Conclusion","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of a cover letter?\",\"answer\":\"A cover letter introduces the applicant to the employer, states the position, explains interest in the organization, highlights qualifications, and requests an interview.\"},{\"question\":\"What guidelines should be followed when writing a cover letter?\",\"answer\":\"Each letter should be unique to the position, addressed to a specific person using a business letter format, and reviewed by others for clarity, grammar, and spelling.\"},{\"question\":\"What sections should a sample cover letter include?\",\"answer\":\"The sample includes your address, date, employer details, a greeting, and body sections for your pitch, your experience, and your conclusion, followed by a professional closing and typed name and email.\"}]","Cover Letter Guidelines - Write a Strong 3-5 Paragraph Cover Letter | PDF"]