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It should emphasize how you fit the company and how the company fits your qualifications. A cover letter can be delivered traditionally as a hard copy, as the body of an emailed resumé submission, or uploaded asa PDF into a company’s application system.  \nCover letters can be an additional means of selling oneself to an employer. Each cover letter should be targeted to a specific company and position and reflect knowledge of the company’s needs and goals. An effective cover letter can sell the applicant to an employer, even when there is no current job opening. A cover letter is a way of asking for an interview.  \nCover Letter Basics:   \n Use to complement your resumé, not repeat the same information.  \n Address a specific person. If you cannot, consider using “Dear Selection Committee”  \n Keep short, concise, and direct (3-4 paragraphs, no longer than 1 page) .  \n Address the employer’s concern of“Why should I contact you?”  \n Proofread for grammar, spelling and punctuation mistakes; ensure your cover letter is addressed to the correct person and company. Grammatical errors may automatically disqualify your application.  \n Create a new cover letter for each position — mass producing is impersonal and less effective.  \n Research and display knowledge of the company and culture.  \n Tactfully ask for an interview.  \nCover Letter Sample Formats:  \nStreet Address  \nCity, State, Zip Code  \nDate  \nName of Contact Title  \nOrganization Street Address City, State Zip Code  \nDear Mr./Ms. (Instert Name):  \nState the position you are applying for, perhaps how you became aware of it, and why you are interested. Give a brief synopsis of why you are a top candidate or offer a sincere compliment about the company.  \nOffer your sales pitch, outlining what you can do for the employer. Show credentials through specific examples that make a clear connection of how prior performance indicates excellence in the new position. Consider using bullets to outline your top skills or speak more in-depth about a qualification.  \nThank the employer for their time or consideration. State your interest in meeting with the employer to follow-up. Indicate that your resume is enclosed or attached.  \nSincerely,  \n(written signature, blue ink) (4 blank lines)  \nTyped Name  \n[uvu.edu/career-internship](uvu.edu/career-internship)[ ](uvu.edu/career-internship)[LC 409 801-863-6364](LC 409 801-863-6364)[ ](LC 409 801-863-6364)[career-internship@uvu.edu](career-internship@uvu.edu)  \n| Susan Senior |\n| --- |\n| 12345 West Ineedajob Avenue, Orem, Utah 84058 | 801-123-4567 May 10, 2019\u003Cbr>Ms. Jane Who Manager\u003Cbr>Super Company, Inc.\u003Cbr>555 West Super Company Avenue Orem, Utah 84058\u003Cbr>Dear Ms. Who:\u003Cbr>I am submitting this letter as a formal request to be considered for the Public Relations Specialist position. I have enclosed my resume for your review. Iam confident I am qualified for this position with Super Company, Inc.\u003Cbr>This position requires an individual with experience creating and disseminating tactical media. As a recent graduate in Communications, with an emphasis in Public Relations, I offer professional competence in those areas. For four months, I worked as an intern with Awesome PR Firm in Washington, D.C., where I completed more than 45 press releases, corresponded daily with clients via email, implemented and produced a monthly newsletter sent to more than 800 clients, and scripted the welcome speech delivered at the annual PR Regional Conference. After one month, my consistent performance qualified me to co-coordinate the PR Association Gala, hosting more than 300 donorsand grossing over $750,000 for charity. With my experience and skills I am hopeful you will appreciate the value I offer as a Public Relations Specialist.\u003Cbr>Thank you for your time and consideration. I would appreciate the opportunity\u003Cbr>to ","cbCaienRKdyCmJNv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaienRKdyCmJNv","pdf",574825,"English","# What is a Cover Letter?\n# Cover Letter Basics\n# Cover Letter Sample Formats\n## Street Address Format\n## Cover Letter Sent as Body of Email","[{\"question\":\"What does a cover letter do in a job application?\",\"answer\":\"A cover letter accompanies a resume and introduces interest in a specific organization and position, emphasizing the fit between the applicant’s qualifications and the company’s needs.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key cover letter basics to follow?\",\"answer\":\"Use it to complement your resume, address a specific person, keep it short (3–4 paragraphs, no longer than 1 page), and proofread grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 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