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The cover letter takes the form of a professional letter, in both formatting and writing style. Cover letters should be descriptive and targeted to the specific opportunity; it is your best chance to demonstrate your qualifications.  \nIn the past, cover letters accompanied every resume or CV that was mailed to prospective employers. These days, you may have the opportunity to upload or email a cover letter to a prospective employer. However, some employers prefer not to receive a cover letter. When determining whether or not to send a cover letter, read job postings and organization websites closely. Unless the posting or website says otherwise, a cover letter should accompany your CV or resume.  \nCover Letter Content  \n● Outside address  \no Your contact information, displayed in the same format as on your resume and CV. This should be identical to the header you use on your resume or CV.  \n● Date  \n● Inside address  \no The hiring managers’ contact information.  \no The cover letter should be addressed to the hiring manager or other organizational contact, if possible. You may have to do some internet or phone research to locate this information.  \n● Formal Salutation  \no Typically listed as,“Dear Mr. Smith”.  \no If you are unsure of the gender or preferred prefix of the hiring manager, do some research through the company or use the full name, such as “Dear Jean Smith”.  \no If you don’t know the name of the person you need to address, think of a formal sounding but specific title, such as “Dear Hiring Manager” or “Dear Search Committee Members”. Refrain from using “To Whom It May Concern”, as this is not preferred by employers.  \n● First Paragraph  \no Express interest in the specific opportunity.  \no Demonstrate where you learned of the opportunity, especially if you have an internal contact.  \no List the materials that are included in your application (resume, CV, references, etc. ) .  \n● Second and Third Paragraphs  \no Describe in detail the relevant parts of your experience and education. The content should not repeat or rehash your resume, but instead expand upon it with additional detail and anecdote.  \no Point to specific accomplishments that achieved results.  \no As a note, you can expand upon or add additional information that is not included in the resume or CV.  \n● Final Paragraph  \no Thank the reader for reviewing your material.  \no Recommend a next step, such as an interview or phone conversation.  \n● Closing  \no Use formal closings such as “Best wishes” or “Sincerely”.  \no List your full name, beneath the closing. 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