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The cover letter is your introduction to the hiring manager. Not only should it express why your background makes you a strong candidate, it should focus on what you can bring to the company. Effective cover letters are company and job specific, and they show that a candidate has done his or her homework and learned about the company they are applying to. Here are excerpts from two cover letters to illustrate this point:  \nPoor (too general):  \nI am the ideal candidate to join your company. I have a great deal of experience and am a great team player.  \nGood (specific):  \nI will be able to bring strong skills to TechStar’s sales department, specifically to your new West Coast campaign. My 12 years in marketing for a San Francisco-based corporation have given me strong experience and connections in that region.  \nTechStar’s collaborative atmosphere is well-known and respected in the field. Collaboration often produces the most innovative results, and my extensive experience working  \ncollaboratively on sales campaigns will make me a strong addition to your team.  \nTips for Organizing Your Cover Letter  \nMany people in the job market apply to multiple jobs, so it can seem tedious to write specialized cover letters for every position, but the time spent pays off. One general cover letter is not going to get you noticed anywhere. An example cover letter is included at the end of this resource.  \nIn general, cover letters include the following information:  \n• The applicant’s full contact information. While this may sound obvious, many applicants have not gotten a job because they gave the hiring manager no way to contact them. Even if your contact information is on your resume, put it on the cover letter because you have no way of knowing if these two documents are separated.  \n• The hiring manager’s address. The hiring manager may be someone in human resources or it may be a director or other manager. If you are unsure to whom your cover letter and resume need to go, call the company’s human resources department and ask. It is important to not assume that “To Whom It May Concern” is good enough. In fact, that just shows lack of initiative on your part.  \n• Three or four paragraphs. How many paragraphs you include will depend on your background and the position for which you are applying. The following bullets explain some general information you may want to include in each paragraph of your letter. Examples are also included to illustrate these points further.  \no First paragraph: Identifies the position being applied for and where the position was advertised. (If you heard about it from a friend who works for the company, mention that he or she referred you, e.g.,“Nancy Miller, the director of marketing, suggested I contact you regarding your search for a director of finances.”) Also include one or two sentences regarding your general interest and qualifications for the job.  \n• Example1  \nDear Dr. Gonzalez:  \nI am applying for the science/math editor position advertised on [monster.com. My](monster.com. My) work experience encompasses teaching at the secondary and college levels, and I have worked as a technical editor for science and engineering companies. This practical experience provides me with the insight and background needed for the science/math editor position at Red Herring Publications.  \no Second and third paragraphs: Discusses experience and its relevance to the company. 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