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They are sometimes requested by a prospective employer, but should always accompany any mailed résumé.  \nThe contents will change with each position to which you apply, you will use the cover letter to show the employer how your skills and experience meet the needs of their position. You will need to show specifics and make that connection each time you apply.  \nCover letters give job candidates an advantage:  \n• They are used for job and internship applications, and grad school admission  \n• They allow an applicant to show awareness of the prospective organization’s goals, mission, or objectives and how the applicant can meet employers’ needs or succeed in academic or experiential learning programs  \n• They gives an opportunity to provide more specific and related information than your résumé can  \n• They will change with each position to which one applies  \nDr. Hester Young, CPRW Ms. Nicole Copland, CPRW  \n[hyoung@csuniv.edu](hyoung@csuniv.edu)[ncopland@csuniv.edu](ncopland@csuniv.edu)  \n843-863-8019  \nIntegrating Faith in Learning, Leading and Serving  \n(02/13)  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nIntroduction: Purpose of a Cover Letter ........................................................ 3  \nSuggestions for an Effective Cover Letter...................................................... 3  \nGuidelines for a Cover Letter ......................................................................... 4  \nSample Cover Letter for Recent Grad ............................................................ 5  \nSample Cover Letter for Internship ................................................................ 6  \nSample Referral Cover Letter ......................................................................... 7  \nSample Cover Letter for Cold Contact ........................................................... 8  \nSample Ad Response Cover Letter ................................................................. 9  \nSample Two-Column Cover Letter............................................................... 10  \nSample E-mail Cover Letter ......................................................................... 11  \nSample Cover Letter in Response to Salary Requirement Request.............. 12  \nSample Cover Letter for a Military Transition to a Civilian Job.................. 13  \nSample Cover Letter to Recruiter ................................................................. 14  \nSample Cover Letter for Artist ..................................................................... 15  \nSample Cover Letter for Minister ................................................................. 16  \nSubmit Your Cover Letter for an Online Critique ....................................... 17  \nOnline Application Submission .................................................................... 17  \nCOVER LETTERS  \nThe purpose of a cover letter is to entice potential employers into reading your resume and inviting you for an interview. 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