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An excellent cover letter won’t make up for an ineffective resume, but a poorly written cover letter can negatively impact the impression a good resume makes.  \nTo give the employer a compelling reason to select you for an interview, ensure your application package follows all instructions and conveys the message of “COMPETENT” and “PROFESSIONAL”. While this seems daunting, a bit of preparation will insure you have a better chance of success.  \n1. Research the job or work you wish to be considered for  \nAnalyze the posting. Make note of key accountabilities, specific instructions, information requested or questions asked that need to be addressed. Read similar job descriptions online from different companies to understand the larger scope of the role. What accountabilities, challenges and opportunities are common in these roles? These are key to understand what the employer will be evaluating candidates against.  \n2. Research the department, company and industry the company operates in  \nLook beyond the job posting. Find information you can use about their culture and people. What are they involved in that makes you genuinely interested in their organization? What is happening in the industry? Who are their competitors in size, location, client base?  \n3. Identify why you are a good choice to do the work  \nUsing what you learned in your research, think about related tasks done at volunteer and paid experiences, skills you have been developing through assignments and projects, specific examples and results that make you a good choice to interview  \n4. Identify the person to whom the letter or email should be addressed  \nIf no name is given in a posting, use their website or social media to identify who manages the department you wish to join. Only if you are absolutely unable to find a name should you resort to “Dear Hiring Manager”, or“Dear Hiring Committee”.  \n5. Demonstrate your fit and ability to think and write professionally  \nWrite a concise, customized cover letter addressing all important and requested information. Don’t repeat your resume. Connect tasks, problems or opportunities you can take on with related facts from your background as proof. 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