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Your resume is an outline of your experiences and skills. The job description or posting outlines the attributes of the successful candidate. Your cover letter is the first opportunity to link the two together in the mind of the hiring manager. If you are not successful, you won’t be invited for the interview. A good cover letter will not just highlight experiences already on your resume; it will align those experiences with the requirements of the job.  \nThis document contains many useful tips to develop an effective cover letter, but the single most important advice you can receive is to write a unique cover letter for each job application you submit. This will ensure you are describing how your skills correlate with the specific job you are applying for and will also prevent critical errors such as telling “Company A” that you are excited to bring your skills to “Company B.”  \nFinally, remember that in many cases the cover letter will be the potential employer’s first impression of you. You only have one chance to make a first impression, make it a good one!  \nBefore Writing Your Cover Letter  \nKnow The Employer’s Name  \nØ Before writing your cover letter, research the company to find out the name of the hiring manager or head of the department. If you cannot find that information in the posting or on the company website, make a phone call.  \no Never address,“To Whom It May Concern.” If you must, use a phrase such as“To the Search Committee” or “To the Hiring Manager”  \nØ Addressing employers by their name in emails, on the phone, and in person shows them you are resourceful and that you care about the position you are applying for.  \no Don’t forget to use Dr., Mr. or Ms. in front of their last name whenever addressing them.  \nResearch the Company  \nØ Find the organization’s mission statement and be prepared to describe how your skills and personal philosophies connect with the mission.  \nØ Research recent accomplishments made by the organization and refer to them, showing how you can contribute to future similar successes.  \nOFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES, TRINITY EAST (FIRST FLOOR)  \nAnalyze the Job Description  \nØ The cover letter is your opportunity to illustrate how your skills will fulfill the employer’s needs. Use the language from the description in your cover letter.  \nØ Use specific examples of previous jobs, academic projects or volunteer experiences that have utilized skills described in the job description.  \nImportant Points to Remember When Writing Use Proper Formatting and Grammar  \nØ Your ability to compose a professional document shows that you are able to present yourself in a professional manner.  \nØ Proofread your letter several times for misspellings and grammar mistakes. Do not rely solely on the spellcheck feature of your word processing program. Also, show your letter to someone you trust to give you honest feedback, such as a teacher, an advisor or a tutor in the Student Success Center.  \nMake the Letter Clear and Simple  \nØ Your resume will go into detail about your accomplishments. Your cover letter should highlight your top one or two qualifications and show the employer how they qualify you for the job. Don’t make your cover letter overly complicated with too many details. Be specific and where possible, quantify your successes by listing increases in sales, for instance.  \nØ Keep your cover letter to one page.  \nSending Your Resume and Cover Letter in an Email?  \nRemember these helpful tips:  \n","cbCaidbe6GadPaTM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidbe6GadPaTM","pdf",177856,6,"English","# Cover Letters\n## Before Writing Your Cover Letter\n## Know The Employer’s Name\n## Research the Company\n## Analyze the Job Description\n## Important Points to Remember When Writing\n## Make the Letter Clear and Simple\n## Sending Your Resume and Cover Letter in an Email?\n## Write a First Sentence That Will Encourage the Reader to Keep Reading\n## Brag About Yourself, But Make Sure the Employer Will See a Benefit for the Company\n## Bullet Your Qualifications and Accomplishments","[{\"question\":\"Why is a cover letter as important as a resume?\",\"answer\":\"A cover letter is the hiring manager’s first chance to connect your resume skills and experience with the job requirements. 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