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This single piece of paper is all about marketing you, your experiences, talents, and successes as solutions to an organization’s needs. The majority of jobs require a cover letter to be submitted along with your resume.  \nEach cover letter needs to be unique to the job you are applying for. Cover letters are not one size fits all. Thorough research of the industry, organization, and position need to take place before drafting your cover letter.  \nThis letter is your introduction to an employer and because first impressions count, you should take great care to write an impressive and effective letter. Remember that the letter not only tells of your accomplishments but also revealshow effectively you can communicate.  \nSuccessful cover letters have these elements:  \n• A memorable introduction  \n• Specific, organized examples of relevant work done and problems solved  \n• Customized language and research based on the specific job posting  \n• Addressed to an individual. Use names. Make an intense effort to find the name, correct job title, and address of the human being who will receive your letter  \n• Concise conclusion with a call to action  \nCover letter mistakes to avoid:  \n• Typos and other unnecessary mistakes such as failing to use capital letters when called for.  \n• Writing the wrong tone and style of letter to the right person does you no good. Is your industry or career field casual and breezy or button-down and formal?  \n• Summarizing your resume wastes the readers’time. Add sales sizzle to new information.  \n• Canned cover letters—like generic resumes—risk being treated like junk mail.  \n• Too many unsupported assertionsand victory laps. Validate claims with specific facts and numbers.  \nQuick Tips for Cover Letter Writing:  \n• Don’t Regurgitate Your Resume. A cover letter gives you the freedom to use full sentences to expand upon your resume points and tell the story of why you’re the perfect fit for the company.  \n• Do your research. Use LinkedIn, social media, and the organization’s website to gather information for your cover letter.  \n• Cover letters also showcase your writing abilities. It is imperative that your cover letters be error-free and grammatically sound. Avoid beginning every sentence with an “I” statement.  \n• Reference the job description language. Underline the verbs in the job posting to identify key skills.  \nNeed more help with your cover letter?  \nCareer Development Center  \nLocated in the Pan-American Life Student Success Center Second Floor, Monroe Library  \nAppointments:  \n[career@loyno.edu](career@loyno.edu)  \n[loyno.joinhandshake.com/appointments](loyno.joinhandshake.com/appointments)  \nSAMPLE COVER LETTER FORMAT  \n[USE SAME HEADER AS RESUME HEADER]  \nFebruary 3, 2017 (date you are sending cover Letter)  \nSpecific Name (if available)  \nPosition Title (if available) Company Name  \nCity, State Zip  \nDear Ms. Thomas (or…. Dear Hiring Manager…or…. 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