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LinkedIn can also be used as a tool to find who to contact.  \nIf you do not have a contact name, you may address the letter: “Dear (Insert Company) Hiring Manager”  \nUse “Dear Mr./Ms./Dr.” to address the individual, followed by a colon (:) .  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThis paragraph is to indicate the specific position you are applying for, how you found out about the position, and to attract the employer’s attention. If you have any personal contact(s) within the company who helped you find the opening – and you have permission to use his or her name – this would be the paragraph to mention the individual(s) . This may also be a good place to mention something that impressed you about the organization, based on your research.  \nARGUMENT  \nUse this paragraph to relate your skills, knowledge, passions, and experiences to the needs of the employer. Use the job description and research you have completed on the organization to connect your relevant education, work experience, skills or other characteristics that meet the needs of the employer. Use similar language from this description or from the organization in your cover letter. This is your chance to highlight your qualifications and demonstrate knowledge of the organization. Refer the reader to your résumé. Focus on how you can be an asset to the employer. Use specific examples.  \nCLOSING  \nThank the reader for his or her time and consideration regarding your application. Indicate when and how you are going to contact the person to discuss your status for this opportunity. Provide a phone number and/or email address where you can be reached. End with a positive statement! For example, indicate that you are looking forward to hearing from them or excited about the possibility to be a part of the organization.  \nE-COVER LETTER  \nWhat to Name & How to Send Cover Letters: Too often, people’s résumés and cover letters are given the generic name “resume.doc” or “coverletter.doc.” Step it up a notch and personalize the files by adding your name, e.g.“AnnaSmithResume.pdf” and “AnnaSmithCoverLetter.pdf.”  \nEmail: The body of your email could be used in place of a formal cover letter if you have networked with that person and are sending your résumé to them. This is a less formal option but may be useful in certain situations.  \nEXAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION  \n1 Nordstrom is looking for a Design Intern in Chicago. We are seeking an individual who will be an active part of our team by doing their part to keep the department “runway ready,” which includes stocking, remerchandising, display, price markdowns, merchandise transfers and light cleaning. Gain hands-on experience while spending the majority of the internship working on our sales floor and learning business and management skills in a variety of settings.  \n2 Qualifications:  \n• Graduating from college in 2015 or 2016  \n• 3.0 GPA or above average student  \n3 Desired Skills:  \n• Eager to put your retail fashion career on the fast track to a management role  \n• Can keep a calm head when dealing with customer concerns  \n• Thrive in a fast-paced environment  \n• Organizational skills and the ability to quickly learn new processes and procedures  \n• Demonstrates outstanding verbal and written communication  \nH O W-TO  \nPREPARE A COVER LETTER  \n1 RESEARCH  \nUse the job description and other research on the company or industry to help create strong language in your cover letter.  \n2 QUALIFICATIONS  \nBe sure you meet the job qualifications before applying.  \n3 SKILLS  \nRead through the skills and requirements then highlight your related experience or ","cbCaifXKrKMsXBCz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifXKrKMsXBCz","pdf",300063,"English","# How-to: Prepare a Cover Letter\n## Heading & Greeting\n## Introduction\n## Argument\n## Closing\n## E-Cover Letter\n## Research, Qualifications, Skills, Header, Date, Address, Greeting\n## Writing DOs and Constraints","[{\"question\":\"What should the cover letter heading include and how should it match my résumé?\",\"answer\":\"The heading should include your contact information, the date, and the recipient’s contact information. 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