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Lewis Building, Suite 160 216.368.3662  \n[wsom-cmo@case.edu](wsom-cmo@case.edu)  \n[weatherhead.case.edu/careers](weatherhead.case.edu/careers)  \nCover Letter Guidelines Table of Contents  \nFrequently Asked Questions………………………….……………… 3  \nComponents of a Cover Letter……………………………………… 4  \nHeader Section…….…….………………………………..….…….…….. 5  \nDate and Inside Address Section..…….…….…………….…….… 5  \nSalutation Section………………………………….……………………… 6  \nTop of Cover Letter-Examples……………………………………… 7  \nBody Section – Opening Paragraph ……………………………… 8  \nBody Section – Qualifications Paragraph ……………………… 9  \nBody Section – Closing Paragraph ………………………………… 10  \nSignature Section………………………………………………………….. 11  \nThe main purpose of a cover letter is to concisely highlight your relevant skills and experience that demonstrate your qualifications and fit for a specific position (or company or industry, but this document will address cover letters tailored for specific positions) . A cover letter is your opportunity to provide additional details or context that your resume is not designed to do. You can use it to “connect the dots” for an employer to explain your personal career or education path, as well as explain how, even if your qualifications may not be a traditional fit, you would add value to the company.  \nA good cover letter will convey who you are, which position you are applying for, how you learned about it, and why you are interested in the position. It also includes specific examples of how you are well-qualified to excel atthe position and provide value to the company. Finally, a cover letter should grab the attention of the reader and motivate him or her to call you for an interview   All in a 5-15 second read!  \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS  When should I send a cover letter?  \nAlways include a cover letter when you send a resume as a hard copy or in an email. When applying online through Career Link or another aggregator or company web site, always upload a cover letter when given the opportunity.  \nWhy should I send a cover letter?  \nCover letters are an additional opportunity to introduce yourself to an employer and are often used as the first mode of screening of candidates. In your cover letter, employers will evaluate your writing ability, attention to detail, understanding of the position requirements, and passion for the industry, company, and/or function. This translates into you taking the time to craft a message that is clear, concise, free of errors, obviously personalized, and logically developed.  \nHow long should my cover letter be?  \nCover letters are read quickly. For this reason, 3-4 paragraphs should be your target. The entire body of the letter should use no more than 1/2-3/4 of a page of text. There is a lot of white space on a cover letter. 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More details about the content, structure and purpose of each of the sections are provided on the following pages of this document.  \n\n| TIMOTHY SHARP\u003Cbr>9856 Lee Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44118,(216) 555-1234, [timothy.sharp123@case.edu](timothy.sharp123@case.edu) |\n| --- |\n|  |\n| October 10, 2016\u003Cbr>Mr. John Smith\u003Cbr>New York Consulting Group\u003Cbr>257 Park Avenue South\u003Cbr>New York, NY 12345-6789 |\n|  |\n| Dear M","cbCaihbrh9X4v9Qa","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihbrh9X4v9Qa","pdf",600839,"English","# Frequently Asked Questions\n## When should I send a cover letter?\n## Why should I send a cover letter?\n## How long should my cover letter be?\n## What if I don’t know who will be reading my cover letter and resume?\n# Components of a Cover Letter\n## Header Section\n## Date and Inside Address Section\n## Salutation Section\n## Body Section - Opening Paragraph\n## Body Section - Qualifications Paragraph\n## Body Section - Closing Paragraph\n## Signature Section","[{\"question\":\"When should I send a cover letter?\",\"answer\":\"Always include a cover letter when you send a resume as a hard copy or in an email. 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