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The letter should capture the employer's attention, show why you are writing, indicate why your employment will benefit the company, and ask for an interview. The kind of specific information that must be included in a letter means that each must be written individually. Each letter must also be typed perfectly. Let's go through a letter pointby-point:  \nSALUTATION. Each letter should be addressed by name to the person you want to talk with. That person is the one who can hire you. It is most likely to be the person who will actually supervise you once you start work. Call the company to make sure you have the right name and correct spelling.  \nOPENING. The opening should appeal to the reader. Cover letters are sales letters. Sales are made after you capture a person's attention. You capture the reader's attention most easily by talking about the company rather than yourself. Mention projects under development, recent awards, or favorable comments recently published about the company. Many times, this information can be found by searching the company’s web site. You should mention where you saw the position advertised or how you were referred to the company. If someone suggested that you write, use his or her name (with permission, of course).  \nBODY. Acknowledge the skills required by the position. State the skills/strengths you will bring to the job that parallel those needed to fill the position. Give examples of your skills and work experience—quantified results, accomplishments, and achievements—and how they will transfer to the job. If you are still in school or a recent grad, explain how your academic background makes you a qualified candidate for the position. The body of the letter gives a brief description of your qualifications and refers to the resume, where your sales campaign can continue.  \nCLOSING. At the end of the letter, request an interview. Make it easy for the person to contact you; list one or two phone numbers (in bold print) and also include your email address. Use a standard complimentary closing, such as \"Sincerely\", leave three or four lines for your signature, and type your name.  \nSincerely,(Sign above your typed name) Type your Name  \nKARIE A. RANDOLL  \n18329 71st Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98663 [karieandoll@hotmail.com](karieandoll@hotmail.com) 360.221.2359  \nAugust 16, 2016  \nHiring Manager Nautilus  \n17750 SE 6th Way Vancouver, WA 98683  \nDear Hiring Manager:  \nI am applying for the position of Accounting Assistant II which I recently saw advertised on your website. Nautilus is a company that is known for its commitment to quality and fitness; two qualities that are very important to me. This position description and the skills required closely match my current responsibilities in my part-time position in the accounting department at PriceMaster.  \nI recently completed the Associate in Arts Accounting Degree at Clark College. I am now available to work full-time and I am looking forward to putting my education into practice. I was on the President’s List (top honor students) for each quarter I attended college. This degree along with my experience has prepared me well for the position you are seeking to fill.  \nMy experience and qualifications include:  \n􀂃 Over three years general accounting experience (part-time)  \n􀂃 Three years of experience using computerized accounting systems including QuickBooks  \n􀂃 Expertise in understanding accounting principles  \n􀂃 Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office  \n􀂃 10 key by touch (10,100 KPH)  \nNautilus is a company with an outstanding reputation and I would be thrilled to be a part o","cbCainfWj27vmOrH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainfWj27vmOrH","pdf",219228,"English","# Guidelines for Writing a Cover Letter\n## Salutation\n## Opening\n## Body\n## Closing","[{\"question\":\"What information must a cover letter include to support a job application?\",\"answer\":\"A cover letter should capture the employer’s attention, explain why you are writing, show how your employment benefits the company, and request an interview.\"},{\"question\":\"How should the opening of a cover letter be written to capture attention?\",\"answer\":\"Treat the opening like a sales pitch: reference the company rather than yourself, mention projects, recent awards, or favorable comments, and include how you found the position or were referred.\"},{\"question\":\"What should the body of the cover letter focus on?\",\"answer\":\"The body should acknowledge skills required for the position, state the strengths you will bring that match the role, provide examples of experience with accomplishments and quantified results, and connect your background to the job.\"}]","Guidelines for Writing a Cover Letter | PDF"]