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A cover letter should always accompany your CV/resume and act as a narrative filter for the CV/resume when applying for a job or internship. You should write cover letters that are tailored to each specific job description and organization. Although crafting a tailored cover letter can be time consuming, it provides important context and intent that cannot be obtained from the CV/resume alone.  \nIn a cover letter, aim to make an explicit connection between the 2-3 most relevant skills that you have developed and which match important skills and qualifications outlined in the job description. You will want to demonstrate how you meet the required qualifications through specific examples from past experience and directly address how your skills can be used in the position you are applying for. The cover letter is also the place where you must demonstrate what you know about the organization and your genuine interest in the work.  \nWhere to start?  \nBefore attempting to write a cover letter, it is important you fully understand the advertised position and the organization and also yourself. Researching the mission of the organization will help you learn about their values, priorities and culture, which is important for framing your interest and being convincing about your fit for the position (and also to ensure you’ve checked that this is indeed an organization for which you want to work) . When you read the job description you should carefully identify key skills, competencies and qualifications required for the position. Then you should ask yourself these five questions:  \n• What is the employer looking for in a candidate?  \n• What skills/attributes/experience/knowledge do you have that matches what the employer wants?  \n• What examples can you use to highlight the above stated skills/attributes/experience?  \n• Why do you want to work for this organization?  \n• Why are you interested in this position in particular?  \nKeep this simple formula in mind: Why You + Why Them = Why You for Them  \nFormat  \n• Professional/business letter format (details listed here, sample below)  \n• Not longer than a page (3-5 paragraphs), same font as CV/Resume, left justified  \n• Use the same contact header on your cover letter that you use on your CV  \n• Top of letter: date, employer name, employer contact information (if you are short on space, remove the employer name/contact info and only include the date)  \n• Formal greeting (Dear Mr./Ms./Dr.   -use person's name, when possible) . If you do not know the person’s name, use‘Dear Hiring Manager’  \n• End of the letter: formal sign off, then your full name  \n• Always send as a PDF  \nContent and Framework  \nIntroduction Paragraph: Present who you are (i.e. graduating MA student in Gender Studies at Central European University), what you are applying for, and how you found the vacancy (1-2 sentences) . Demonstrate your interest in and knowledge of the organization by making a specific connection between who you are and why that makes you a fit between you and the employer (2-3 sentences) . Conclude your introduction with a short statement that highlights the 2-3 related skills that will enable you to be an asset in the position (i.e.“My experience conducting statistical analysis combined with my knowledge of labor regulations and ability to take initiative make me a strong fit for this position”) .  \nBody Paragraph(s): Your body paragraphs should include knowledge and skills that will help you make a contribution. Focus on your 2-3 strongest relevant skills that relate to the position for which you are applying (in some cases you might include these all in one paragraph, in other cases you might separate them out) . 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