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While your resume provides a basic summary of your experience, a cover letter is your introduction to an employer; highlights particular skills; and explains why you are well-suited for a position. A good cover letter will help you attract the attention of employers.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Internet Resources\u003Cbr>[http://alis.alberta.ca/pdf/](http://alis.alberta.ca/pdf/)[ ](http://alis.alberta.ca/pdf/)[awsol/coverletteroutline.pdf](awsol/coverletteroutline.pdf)\u003Cbr>[http://career](http://career)[advice.monster.ca/resumes](advice.monster.ca/resumes)cover-letters/cover-letter-tips/ how-not-to-write-a-coverletter-canada/article.aspx\u003Cbr>[http://alis.alberta.ca/](http://alis.alberta.ca/)[ ](http://alis.alberta.ca/)worksearch/resumes/coverletter.html\u003Cbr>[http://www.workopolis.com/](http://www.workopolis.com/)[ ](http://www.workopolis.com/)[content/advice/article/3227-](content/advice/article/3227-)[to-whom-it-may-concern-no-](to-whom-it-may-concern-no-)[one-is-reading-your-cover-](one-is-reading-your-cover-)letter\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>“The resume focuses on you and the past. The cover letter focuses on the employer and the future. Tell the hiring professionalwhat you can do to benefit the organization in the future.”\u003Cbr>-Joyce Lain Kennedy- |  | TOP 10 TIP S ON WRITI NG COVER LETT ERS |  |\n|  | 1. Customize\u003Cbr>Customize your cover letter for each job you are applying for. Don’t send out a generic cover letter with your resume. It’s important to tailor the cover letter to the company and job position.\u003Cbr>2. Salutation\u003Cbr>The cover letter should be addressed to the name of the hiring manager (try and find the name of the hiring manager by calling the company or through researching the internet) instead of “Dear Sir/Madam or “To Whom it May Concern”. If you are unable to find the name of the hiring manager, use “Dear Hiring Manager”or “Human Resources Professional”. Don’t assume a name is a male or female (i.e. Chris – can be either female or male, so use the appropriate salutation of Mr. or Ms. )\u003Cbr>3. Appeal to the Employer’s Needs\u003Cbr>Research the company and show why your skills and competencies are right for the job. Stress how the employer will benefit from hiring your skills. Tell the company why you are interested in working for them. Say something positive about the company, or its product and/or services.\u003Cbr>4. Highlight Your Skills, Experiences, and Accomplishments\u003Cbr>Tailor your letter to the requirements of the job. State how your skills relate to this particular employer's needs. Use specific examples of situations where you were given tasks, show how you completed them successfully, and give proof your actions benefited the organization.\u003Cbr>5. Make it Brief and to the Point\u003Cbr>Include only two to four of the top reasons you should be considered for the job. Your letter shouldn’t be more than 3-4 paragraphs and no more than one page typed. |  | \u003Cbr>6. Personalize\u003Cbr>The cover letter should reflect your personality and enthusiasm. 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