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A COVER LETTER is a one-page professional document that highlights specific reasons why you would be a good fit for the position. Beyond seeking to understand your skills, employers read cover letters to see if you can write in a cohesive and compelling manner, and to understand if you would be a good fit for the organization. Great cover letters demonstrate your motivation to work for an employer and feature EXAMPLES of soft skills that compliment your resume.  \n2. PREPARE by highlighting aspects ofa job description that you are qualified to perform. Jot down examples from internships, volunteerism and coursework. Tell a story that shows how you match the job duties. If the job seeksteam-players, show EVIDENCE demonstrating that you work well on teams.  \n3. FORMAT makes all the difference.  \nCreate letterhead or use the same header as your resume. Use formal salutations. Single space paragraphs with a double-space in-between. Do not indent. Print, check and read your cover letter out loud. Have a peer read it for structure and flow.  \n4. CONTENT earns you interviews if you show distinctiveness. Consider a  \n3-4 paragraph letter with an introduction that CONNECTS you to the reader; middle paragraphs featuring experiences that MATCH what the EMPLOYER SEEKS and a closing paragraph that indicates NOT what the company will do for you, but how will you contribute.  \n5. ESTABLISH TONE that mirrors the organization’s culture. Do you seek to enter a government agency? A start-up? A hospital setting? A nonprofit? Are the job duties intellectual? Creative? Do research on what drives the work  \nculture and strike a complimentary tone. SELL YOUR STRENGTHS and DISPLAY HUMILITY. Humor and sarcasm are tough to convey well. When in doubt, err on the conservative side.  \nNEED A SAMPLE?  \nTURN THE PAGE  \nWant more? See our full guidelines on Pricenet  \nUtilize the same header as your resume here  \nYour Street Address  \nYour City, State and Zip code  \nYour area code and phone number (optional)  \nYour email address (optional)  \nDate  \n(1-4 blank lines, depending on length of letter)  \nName of Recipient  \nTitle of Recipient Organization Street Address  \nCity, State, Zip code  \nDear Mr./Ms./Dr. Last Name of Recipient (or if name is unknown, use the job title of person most likely to receive documents):  \nPARAGRAPH 1 (about 4 sentences)  \nStart by stating your reason for writing, and don’t forget to name the position you are applying for. If you’ve already talked to the person to whom you are sending the letter, or, if you have a connection to the company, indicate it in your introduction: “I am writing to express my sincere interest in Mayor Garcetti’s Economic Development Internship that I learned about at Fall Networking Night one week ago. I appreciate you taking the time to talk to me about the opportunity as our conversation inspired me to…” State why you are interested in the position and what you can contribute to the organization.“Since arriving to USC, I have pursued internships and academics related to policy writing, communication, and business development, and I believe I have the passion and skillsets to contribute meaningfully to your organization.” Offer at least one sincere compliment (from your company research) about what the organization is doing well that has motivated you to apply to the position and/or organization.  \nPARAGRAPH 2/3  \nExplain how your academic background and the skills you have acquired from other experiences, such as internships, part-time jobs, and extra-curricular activities, make you a qualified candidate for the position (i.e., how do you/your experiences connect to the opportunity).“My internship experience thus far has helped to realize how critical it is to interact with constituents in the public sector, as successful communication of policy issues is what ultimately fuels community support and participation. 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