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An effective cover letter is designed and tailored specifically for the position to which you are applying. Yes , this means tweaking each and every time you apply!  \nTHINGS TO CONSIDER  \n Be absolutely certain that your cover letter contains no typos, grammatical and/or punctuation errors, or misspellings. This document is not only your first impression but the employer may also treat it as a sample of your writing skills.  \n Appearance counts! Format like a proper business letter and be aware of the amount of text to white space. Cover letters are nevermore than one page in length!  \n Pay attention to the qualifications sought in the job posting and highlight the ones that you can offer in your letter. Often , mirroring the language/verbiage can be a good tool.  \n Your cover letter must be focused and specific to the position for which you are applying. The generic , one-size-fits-all approach won't cut it!  \nFORMATTING TIPS  \n Never longer than one page in length  \n Use the same heading on your cover letter that you have on your resume  \n 10-12 point font (Arial , Calibri , Open Sans , Tahoma , Helvetica , Verdana , or any other san serif style of font)  \n 1/2\" to 1\" margins  \n Don’t use the Header/ Footer options , embed any text directly into the document  \n Save or submit as a PDF or follow directions on application prompt (maintain a MS Word copy for easier updating)  \n1  \n2  \n3  \n[  [  \nPARAGRAPH PARAGRAPH PARAGRAPH  \n The title of the position  \n How you learned about it (e.g. , job board , career fair , etc.) & through whom if you were referred by a specific person  \n Brief description of academic background (e.g. , major , when you're graduating , etc.)  \n Explanation of WHY you are a good fit  \n Write a compelling lead-in statement expressing your confidence in being a highly qualified candidate  \n Use the position description to decide what you want to focus on here  \n The lead-in statement should help you decide what to focus on in these paragraphs  \n Contains specific examples that relate to the qualifications listed for the position  \n You'll likely have 2-3 body paragraphs  \n Uses language mentioned in the job description to describe your experience  \n Mentions any personal qualities that make you an outstanding candidate for the job  \n Be focused and try to think about what a hiring manager would want to know that you possess/about your value proposition  \n Start off your final paragraph with another statement reiterating your interest and excitement about the position  \n Indicate interest in speaking further  \n Include phone number and e-mail address where you can be contacted  \n Thank them for their time and consideration  \nVisit our website [iup.edu/career](iup.edu/career) to view career resources for more detailed information.  \nJOE A. 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