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The guidance emphasizes tailoring the letter to the specific position and company, matching skills, knowledge, and personal qualities to the employer’s needs, and clearly communicating motivation, professionalism, and communication strengths. It recommends keeping the letter within one page, using the employer’s vocabulary, and structuring content to show relevant achievements and alignment with company objectives. 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Be clear about why your qualifications are relevant—don't leave the employer guessing. Explain why you will be an asset to their team.  \n􀃖 Leave no doubt about your motivation.  \n􀃖 Demonstrate your professionalism and your communication skills.  \n􀃖 Clearly state how you can help the employer reach their objectives. Make an effort to use their vocabulary!  \n􀃖 Not exceed one page (except for academic positions) .  \nFAQ Do employers actually read cover letters?  \nNot initially. However, if your résumé is selected for further consideration, the employer will definitely read the cover letter, especially if it is specific and original and focuses on you and the position.  \nI don't know what to write. Where do I start?  \nAsk yourself relevant questions and answer them directly and honestly. Why are you interested in the position and the company? Why do you believe you'd make a good candidate? What have you achieved that clearly demonstrates what you have to offer to the company? Read our tips for writing a résumé on page 2.  \nShould I send the cover letter as an attachment or include it in the body of the email?  \nWe recommend combining your résumé and cover letter in a single PDF and attaching it to the email. The body of the email should be a summary that grabs the employer's attention and makes them want to read your résumé and cover letter.  \nWhat ifa cover letter isn't explicitly requested, or if writing isn't my strong suit?  \nThe cover letter enhances your application when it is well written. If your cover letter contains spelling mistakes or is poorly structured, or if its content is too general and uninspiring, it can lower your chances of getting hired to zero. Therefore, you should take your time to properly work on your cover letter and get it proofread. Seek out assistance if you need help writing your letter.  \nFORMAT AND CONTENT OF A COVER LETTER  \nCity, date  \nAddressee's name (if known) Role or position at the company Company name  \nFull address  \nSubject: Application for the position of    \nDear Sir/Madam, (if you don't know who the recipient is)  \nDear Mr./Ms   , (if you know who will be receiving your application)  \nFirst paragraph- Introduction  \nGet straight to the point. Spend time polishing your introduction. It should grab the employer's interest. Provide a summary of yourself, explain why you're interested in the company and state why you're applying for the job.  \nBody paragraphs 􀀐 Explanation of how your qualifications match the employer's needs  \nThis is the heart of the cover letter. Clearly explain how your qualifications are relevant to the position you’re applying for (tasks and responsibilities) . Demonstrate why you're the right person for the job.  \nGive specific examples of the skills you've developed in your past internships, jobs, special projects and extra-curricular activities that could be useful in your new position. Questions to ask yourself: What unique skills do I offer? Where have I applied these skills? What specific results have I achieved with these skills?  \nHighlight how your interests, personal qualities and values align with the position and the company. Explain how these assets can contribute to the company's objectives. If relevant, you can also explain your view of the current challenges facing the industry in which the company operates. 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