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Letters of application are the most frequently used type of cover letter.  \nPurpose of a Cover Letter  \n▪ Persuade an employer to more thoroughly review a candidate’s résumé  \n▪ Allow applicants to express their enthusiasm for a position and discuss the value they’ll add to an organization  \n▪ Enable applicants to target their résumés to a particular opportunity and highlight their most relevant skills  \n▪ Improve the applicant’s chance of securing an interview  \n▪ Demonstrate an applicant’s written communication skills  \nGeneral Guidelines  \n▪ Prepare a cover letter when requested by an employer or as a way to introduce yourself in writing  \n▪ Solidify the applicant’s brand by duplicating the header and font style that you used to write your résumé  \n▪ Format the letter as left-justified or block-justified (shown below)– keep the wording professional  \n▪ Customize the letter by addressing it to a specific person (i.e. Dear Dr. Smith   )  \n▪ Personalize the letter by including experience specifically related to the job. Avoid form letters  \nParts of a Cover Letter  \nIntroductory Paragraph  \n▪ Capture the employer’s interest in the first few sentences – give them a reason to read the letter.  \n▪ Briefly give some professional background information about yourself.  \n▪ If known, state the specific title of the position that you’re applying for. Also, mention how you learned of the job opening.  \n▪ Use a letter of inquiry to ask about an opportunity:  \no Specify your reason for writing – indicate if you are inquiring about an employment opportunity not found online.  \no Indicate your knowledge and/or interest in the organization.  \nBody Paragraph(s)  \n▪ Do NOT restate the same details from your résumé!  \n▪ Connect your qualifications to the employer’s mission, vision, and/or values.  \n▪ Elaborate on specific examples of your work to provide evidence of skills, experiences, and accomplishments.  \n▪ Mention how your career plans, skills, education, and experience are relevant to the position and/or how they coincide with the organization’s needs.  \n▪ Make a good first impression – use this is an opportunity to emphasize your qualifications.  \nConcluding Paragraph  \n▪ Refer the reader back to your résumé .  \n▪ Indicate what actions you would like to have happen next:  \no State your desire for a personal interview – OR –  \no Encourage them to contact you if they have questions regarding your qualifications/experience.  \n▪ Express your appreciation for the employer’s time and consideration  \nFollow Up  \nFollow up on a job application between one and two weeks after applying, unless the job posting states a specific timeline or asks you not to. A well-timed, polite, and brief email can show your continued interest and help you stand out to hiring managers.  \n[O](Office of Career Education | Knight Hall Suite 100 | 215-572-2939 | careerhelp@arcadia.edu)[ffice of Career Education](Office of Career Education | Knight Hall Suite 100 | 215-572-2939 | careerhelp@arcadia.edu)[ |](Office of Career Education | Knight Hall Suite 100 | 215-572-2939 | careerhelp@arcadia.edu)[ Knight Hall Suite 100](Office of Career Education | Knight Hall Suite 100 | 215-572-2939 | careerhelp@arcadia.edu)[ |](Office of Career Education | Knight Hall Suite 100 | 215-572-2939 | careerhelp@arcadia.edu)[ 215-572-2939 | careerhelp@arcadia.edu](Office of Career Education | Knight Hall Suite 100 | 215-572-2939 | careerhelp@arcadia.edu)  \nArcadia University and Arcadia University’s Office of Career Education disclaim any liability for the recruiting, hiring, or employment practices of employers using Handshake or participating in recruiting events. 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