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Haccstudent  \n123 Old Philadelphia Pike Lancaster, PA 17602  \n(717) [555.5555-](555.5555-rhondaahaccstudent@yahoo.com)[rhondaahaccstudent@yahoo.com](555.5555-rhondaahaccstudent@yahoo.com)  \nDate  \nName of Contact person (if provided)  \nCompany name Address  \nCity, State Zip  \nDear Human Resources Manager:  \nInclude the address information if provided. Address the letter to the specific person, ie: Mr. Samuel Jones or Dr. Melissa Harman. However, if you do not have a name/address , it is recommended to start the letter. If you do not have a name, use a general opening like “Dear Human Resources Manager” or“Dear Employer”.  \n(First Paragraph) Indicate the position that you are applying to and how you heard about the position. Also provide a brief introduction of yourself with your name, major and college. Briefly state why you are interested in the position and company that you are applying to. You can do this the standard way, or in a creative way that will grab the employer’s attention. Review this article to get some ideas of how to have an eye catching cover letter.  \n(Second Paragraph(s)) Relate your work, life, education experience and skills to the particular position to which you are applying. Highlight your specific competencies that could be useful to the position and company. Provide detailed examples like a time you worked with a group, or describe a situation that you overcame to achieve a goal. Use the company position description to match the skills they desire with what you can offer to them. This section can be one or two paragraphs. You can also provide a bulleted list of skills or examples to make them stand out and easy for the employer to read.  \n(Third Paragraph) Close your cover letter thanking the employer for taking the time to review your documents. Indicate that you would be interested to meet for an interview and offer the best way to contact you via phone or email. This is the time to reiterate again why you want to work for ABC Company and you look forward to hear from them soon.  \nSincerely,  \nRhonda A. Haccstudent  \nRhonda A. Haccstudent  \nIf you are submitting your documents via email or online, type your name with a script font to look like your signature.  \nRhonda A . Haccstudent  \nCover letter example  \nStandard  \n123 Old Philadelphia Pike Lancaster, PA 17602  \n(717) [555.5555-](555.5555-rhondaahaccstudent@yahoo.com)[rhondaahaccstudent@yahoo.com](555.5555-rhondaahaccstudent@yahoo.com)  \nAugust 24, 2017  \nABC Company  \nMr. Jack Kauffman  \n123 Lincoln Street Carlisle, PA 17013  \nDear Mr. Kauffman:  \nI am writing to apply for the position of Marketing Associate that was advertised on my school’sonline job posting board, College Central Network. I am a Business Studies major at HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College and would like to be considered for the open, entrylevel position. I am qualified for this position as I am a creative and business-oriented student and look forward to work with other professionals as I begin my career in marketing.  \nI have had the opportunity to complete an internship while working part time as a retail associate. These experiences allowed me to enhance my customer service and marketing skills. During my internship, I developed various materials to promote services to new members. 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