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A cover letter may or may not be required for an online job posting, so adhere to application guidelines. A cover letter is NOT needed when handing your resume directly to an employer. In general, although a cover letter may not be formally requested, an assumption should be made that it is required.  \n• Your letter must be free of errors and grammatically correct. Do not over use the word “I”.  \n• If the employer asks you to include salary requirements in the letter, always state your requirements in a range, and that you are open to negotiation.  \n• Customize your letter to each organization and match your skills, experience, and personality traits to the position.  \n• Read your letter out loud to ensure that your ideas flow and to catch any awkward sentences or overuse of words or phrases.  \n• Use a business letter format with left-justified margins, and center the letter vertically on the page.  \n• The letter should be no more than one page in length and printed on the same paper as your résumé .  \n• For electronic transmission of your letter, employers often prefer certain formats. One of the easiest and most reliable methods is to convert your cover letter to a PDF through Adobe Acrobat Writer.  \nCover Letter--Sample Structure and Content  \n\n|  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  | Your Present Street Address\u003Cbr>City, State Zip Code\u003Cbr>------------------------------------- 1 Line Space\u003Cbr>Today’s Date\u003Cbr>------------------------------------- 2 Line Spaces\u003Cbr>Individual’s First and Last Name (If no name available, try to identify the organization if possible) .\u003Cbr>Title\u003Cbr>Organization\u003Cbr>Street Address\u003Cbr>City, State, Zip Code\u003Cbr>------------------------------------- 1 Line Space\u003Cbr>Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name: (Use “Dear Hiring Manager” if specific contact information is not available) .------------------------------------- 1 Line Space\u003Cbr>Introduction. (First paragraph) • Indicate the position for which you are applying and how you learned of the opening (name of publication or website, career center, employment service, etc.) . • Specify your major, degree, institution. • State basic reasons for applying and why interested in the position in a way that will capture the attention of the prospective employer.------------------------------------- 1 Line Space\u003Cbr>Body. (One to two paragraphs.) • Highlight your qualifications specific to the position. • State why you wish to work for this particular company, and how you can contribute to their products or services • If you are a recent graduate, explain how your academic background makes you a qualified candidate for the position. • If you have practical work experience or an internship, indicate specific achievements or unique qualifications. • Provide evidence of skills. • If asked to include “salary requirements,” always state a range and that you are open to negotiation.\u003Cbr>------------------------------------- 1 Line Space\u003Cbr>Conclusion. (Closing paragraph) • Express the fact that you are qualified for the position. • Indicate your desire for a personal interview to discuss your qualifications. • List your phone number and email in the letter and offer any assistance to help in a speedy response. • Advise the employer of your flexibility as to the time and place. If necessary, specify a certain time to call.\u003Cbr>• Indicate that you will call in one – two weeks to confirm that your materials have been received, or close with a statement or question that will encourage a response.\u003Cbr>------------------------------------- 1 Line Space\u003Cbr>Sincerely,\u003Cbr>------------------------------------- 3 Line Spaces\u003Cbr>Place your neatly handwritten signature here.\u003Cbr>Your Name Typed\u003Cbr>-----------------------------","cbCaiviLgDI14VvN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiviLgDI14VvN","pdf",62183,"English","# Cover Letter-Structure and Content\n## Cover letter requirements and writing tips\n## Cover letter format and transmission\n## Cover Letter—Sample Structure and Content\n# Thank You Letter-Structure and Content\n## Thank-you letter purpose and writing tips\n## Thank You Letter—Sample Structure and Content","[{\"question\":\"When is a cover letter required and when is it not needed?\",\"answer\":\"A cover letter usually accompanies a mailed résumé. 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