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Box Number City, State, Zip Code  \nDear Mr./Ms./Dr   :  \nCover letters are usually three to five paragraphs long, centered on one page, and written in a conversational style with short sentences. The first paragraph indicates why you are writing:  \n• State the position you are applying for and how you learned of it.  \n• Briefly state “I believe that I’m qualified for the position because...”  \n• Cover letter is not designed to repeat the resume verbatim.  \nThe middle paragraph(s) highlight the most significant information the employer will need based on the job description , qualifications and responsibilities of the role:  \n• Describe your education in more detail, highlighting your specialized training, related courses, and class projects.  \n• Describe experiences/opportunities/characteristics that are not listed on your resume, especially if they demonstrate skills related to the job posting.  \nThe closing paragraph summarizes your qualifications and interest in the employer. Close the letter with an appropriate request for action:  \n• Ask the employer for an opportunity to meet to further discuss your qualifications. Provide your phone number and email address and indicate when you are available and the times to meet.  \n• Thank the employer for their time and consideration.  \nSincerely,  \n( Electronic or hand-written signature)  \nFull typed name  \nUniversity of Kentucky Stuckert Career Center | 408 Rose Street | (859)[257-2746 |](257-2746 | www.uky.edu/careercenter)[ www.uky.edu/careercenter](257-2746 | www.uky.edu/careercenter)   \nWhile it is important to write a cover letter for each position for which you are applying, a poorly written cover letter can land your application in the trash can. Don’t make any of these common mistakes!  \n1. Don’t address the letter “Dear Sirs” or “To whom it may concern”. The person reading your letter may be a woman who won’t be impressed with this salutation. Instead, find out the name of the person who will be reviewing your resume by contacting the company’s human resources department, or address them formally in your letter as “Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. Last Name”. Use “Dear Hiring Official” or “Hiring Manager” if you are unable to obtain a name.  \n2. Don’t forget to state the position for which you are applying. Including reference numbers can be helpful as many companies advertise more than one position at a time.  \n3. Don’t send a cover letter that has not been thoroughly proofread. Typographical and grammatical errors (such as confusing “you’re”with “your”) create a poor impression. Prevent this by meeting with your career advisor to critique your resume. Be sure to use spell check, but don’t rely on it completely.  \n4. Don’t focus on what you want or what you will gain from this experience. Focus instead on what the employer will gain by hiring you. Focus on the value you can bring to the employer, such as increasing revenues or cutting costs.  \n5. Don’t send a generic letter. Be sure you are researching the company that you are applying to and read the job description thoroughly. You want to be knowledgeable about the company, including their products and achievements, to discuss it with an employer in an interview.  \n6. Don’t present yourself negatively. Never mention your weaknesses or lack of experience. Avoid comments such as “I’ve already sent out a bunch of resumes without much luck”.  \n7. Don’t challenge them to hire you. Employers will be turned off if you say something like“It’s your loss if you don’t hire me”. 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