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A good cover letter should be specific to the industry, job and the person you’re  \nsending the letter to .  \n General Tips  \n Introduce yourself and express In this guide:  \nyour interest in the position 1. Before you begin writing  \n Discuss your relevant previous  \nexperiences and projects 2. Structure of a cover letter  \n Describe your values and goals 3. Other cover letter tips for  \n Identify what you bring to the specific situations company  \n4. Sample cover letters  Cover Letter Labs  \nKeep an eye out in Handshake events for a cover letter workshop, offered primarily in September, October, intersession, and February, or related workshops on career exploration and interviewing basics.  \n LDE and Peer Office Hours  \nYour Life Design Educator and Peer Advisors are here to help you with your cover letter and job application materials. Find your LDE (based on major) or attend Peer Advisor office hours to review your cover letter and get tips on how to improve it. View the office hours schedule here.  \nWhen possible, it is always a good idea to submit a cover letter with the rest of your application materials. It gives you a chance to highlight your most relevant skills and experiences while showcasing your writing abilities.  \nCover Letters  \nProfessional communication is an important aspect in the job and internship search process. Most applications now require a cover letter or allow you to upload additional documents as an option. When possible, it is always a good idea to submit a cover letter with the rest of your application materials. It gives you a chance to highlight your most relevant skills and experiences while showcasing your writing abilities. Here are some basic tips for drafting a cover letter.  \nBEFORE YOU BEGIN WRITING:  \n1. Be prepared to spend one to two hours creating your first cover letter.  \n2. Research the company or organization on the web.  \na. Read articles about the company  \nb. Read the “about us” section of their website  \nc. Find their mission, goals, and values as an organization  \nd. Learn about their products and services  \ne. Research the industry as a whole  \n3. Each cover letter should be tailored to the job or internship description (if you have a detailed one). In order to tailor your cover letter, make a chart. On one side, list the most important qualifications the employer is seeking in the job description. Re-read the job description and notice any key terms that are mentioned repeatedly. On the other side of your chart, write out how you meet each qualification. If you do not have a detailed job description you need to determine what the key qualifications are for entry-level opportunities in the field you are applying to. Whatever is in your chart should frame the content of your cover letter. 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