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It is persuasive, personal, semi-formulaic, and concise. A cover letter builds the bridge between you and a potential opportunity – it is how you show authentic fit and interest in a position, company and industry.  \nWhat it is: your interest and experiences as they relate to the position and skills that you can contribute.  \nWhat it is not: restating resume bullet points, introducing brand new material not on your resume. To make it great, you’ll need to first reflect on your own skill set, if this is challenging, visit a career counselor and consider doing a transferable skills inventory. After taking a good look at yourself, take a good look at the position – highlight those parts that interest you and the skills you have.  \nThe focus of the letter should be on WHY you are interested HOW you have fit and WHAT you have to give/provide them (and less about what you have to gain) .  \nTips for Success:  \n• Use a brand new word document each time you write – just like a new paper – you are writing authentically to anew audience in each letter.  \n• Always convert to a pdf and email as an attachment unless otherwise directed by the employer, saved as _your last name_letter of interest_date  \n• It should be one page.  \n• Never be negative!“~~I don~~’~~t have any experience~~,~~ but~~ I’m very enthusiastic.” This may be the case, AND you should just be conveying the positive part! Anywhere you see a ‘but’ change it to an ‘and’.  \n• Vary your sentence structure so not every sentence begins with “I” to create a more interesting read.  \nDate  \nEmployers Name and Address  \nDear   : (If you don’t know who it is, consider: a gender-neutral salutation, or Dear Hiring Manager. )  \nOpening Paragraph: The opening paragraph should state why you are writing and why you are interested in working for the organization. If you are writing a letter of application, state the name of the position for which you are applying and how you became aware of the opening. Consider including your college and what you are studying along with a summary statement of relevant skills/qualities and experiences you will expand upon.  \nExample: Recently I spoke with Jill Jones regarding my career interests in education and community service. She informed me of your search for a Program Director forA Better Chance and suggested I contact you. I am very enthusiastic about the description of the Program Director and have enclosed my resume for your consideration.  \nWhen writing a letter of inquiry, state how you became aware of the organization and request an opportunity to meet and discuss ways in which you can contribute to the organization’s efforts.  \nExample: The June 15, 2013 issue of the Philadelphia Inquirer included an article about A Better Chance’s innovative residential teen tutoring program. I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and learn more about your program and discuss opportunities that may be available.  \nIf you were referred to the employer by someone, the first sentence is the best place for you to mention this.  \nMiddle Section: Use this section to highlight specific skills and/or experiences (ex: academics, activities, internships, work experience, leadership, athletics etc. ) relevant to the potential employer’s needs. Present your motives for seeking employment with the organization and cite achievements and qualifications related to the position. 2 or 3 short paragraphs are more effective than one longer paragraph.  \nExample: My interest in the Program Director position stems from its mission to create and maintain programs benefiting underprivileged teenagers with a desire to complete high school and pursue a college degree. While at Bryn Mawr, I volunteered with the YWCA organizing an after school tutoring program for 90 young women between the ages of 13 and 17. 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