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Take the time to research the address of the employer and include at the top. Research the person to whom you are sending the letter. If you don’t know, use the phrase, “Dear Hiring Team”.  \nThe opening paragraph should state why you are writing, the position for which you are applying, and how you found the position. If someone referred you, include that as well. State why you are interested in the position or company and provide a one sentence summary of the skills and your educational background that make you qualified for the position. Make it clear why you want to work for THEIR company.  \nThe second and optional third paragraph includes your skills and job-related qualifications. Let reader to quickly see that you are qualified for the role. Give examples demonstrating your skills and experience while highlighting the skills mentioned in the job description. Limit the use of passive voice (ex. I was club treasurer vs. I served as club treasurer) . Be careful not to begin each sentence with “I” or copy bullet points from your resume; your cover letter should be distinct from your resume.  \nApproaches for this section of the cover letter:   \n􀁸 Select an experience and highlight the skills you have relevant to the job.  \n􀁸 Select one or two categories of skills and give examples of how you have those skills.  \n􀁸 Use a bulleted list to highlight your most relevant skills to the position.  \nThe final paragraph should state that you would like to interview and discuss further how your qualifications meet the needs of the company. Most employers welcome candidates who are proactive, such as indicating you will contact them in one week to arrange a meeting. Be sure to thank the reader for their time in considering you as an applicant.  \nSincerely,  \nFirstname Lastname  \nFirstname Lastname  \nStreet Address | City, State Zip | Cell Phone | E-Mail Address  \nDate of Letter (with month spelled out)  \nFirstname Lastname Title  \nEmployer  \nAddress of Employer  \nDear Ms. / Mr. Lastname:  \nRemember to not duplicate what is already on your resume.  \nI am writing to apply for the intern analyst position at [INSERT COMPANY NAME] . I was excited to learn about this position on Saint Louis University’s recruiting database, Handshake. This internship would be a good fit for my skill set and I am eager to begin my career in finance analysis. I am very impressed by [INSERT COMPANY NAME] ranking on the FactSet Mergerstat’s Top U.S. Financial Advisors and the sheer number of transactions the firm has successfully completed. Currently, I am a junior at Saint Louis University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics.  \nPast employers have noted my attention to detail, initiative, and proficiency. While an administrative assistant at a local organization , my manager commended me on my ability to handle an intense workload while producing thorough work. I was able to digitize and manage thousands of documents while working proficiently both independently and on small teams.  \nThrough an internship in the Business and Finance Department at Saint Louis University, I gained experience in accounting by balancing and maintaining accounts in excess of $1 million. I demonstrated my work ethic, capability, as well as my aptitude for technology and software. My organizational and time management skills became essential during the fast-paced and deadlinefilled closing of the fiscal year.  \nI believe my professional skills would be a great asset to [INSERT COMPANY NAME] . The chance to work for such a renowned company would be an incredible first step in my career. I wo","cbCaibb9XU22VSRr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibb9XU22VSRr","pdf",406786,"English","# Writing a Cover Letter\n## Header and Greeting\n## Opening Paragraph\n## Skills and Qualifications Paragraphs\n## Approaches for Highlighting Skills\n## Final Paragraph and Closing\n## Sample Cover Letters","[{\"question\":\"What should the cover letter opening paragraph include?\",\"answer\":\"It should state why you are writing, the position you are applying for, and how you found the position, including any referral. It should also explain why you are interested in the company and include a one-sentence summary of relevant skills and education.\"},{\"question\":\"How should the second (and optional third) paragraph be structured?\",\"answer\":\"Include skills and job-related qualifications with examples that demonstrate the skills mentioned in the job description. 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