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In this article, we will discuss how to prepare a letter of intent, as well as how it differs from a cover letter.  \nWhat is a letter of intent and how does it differ from a cover letter?  \nWhile the two are very similar, there are slightly different variations of each type of letter. Another way to describe this is to compare a resumé to a curriculum vitae. Although both of them contain much of the same information, each one serves a different function. You do not need to send a cover letter if you are sending a letter of intent, or vice versa.  \nA cover letter is typically a professional correspondence or a business letter that states your purpose for writing, reason for interest, and qualifications. It will usually end by directing the reader to your attached resumé or curriculum vitae, and contain contact information for questions/comments. Overall, a cover letter is simply a way to introduce you to a potential employer.  \nIn contrast, a letter of intent (or letter of interest) is generally more comprehensive. It not only addresses the objectives outlined for a cover letter, but also defines your career objectives and goals, professional experience, leadership skills, and unique attributes to set you apart from the rest. Too often, the emerging Generation X and Y population forgets to emphasize what they can offer to the organization. Remember, a job or residency is a two-way street: both the employee and the employer should benefit.  \nHow long should my letter of intent be?  \nKeep in mind that larger residency programs may receive up to 200 applicants or more! As such, remember to keep your reader in mind. Choose sentence structures that project your message without losing focus.  \nGenerally speaking, you should format the letter with 1 inch margins and 11-12 point font.  \nEnsure that your letter does not exceed a one to two page maximum. Highlight only important characteristics – bypassing lesser characteristics for the interview. Employers are not going to decide whether to interview you solely based on your letter, but it is a screening tool to exclude candidates. Your first impression starts here! Remember this simple statement: “less is more.”  \nWhat are they looking for?  \nFirst and foremost, most programs are looking for a match with a purpose. If you want to become an inpatient pediatric pharmacist, but are applying to an ambulatory geriatric program, your application will seldom receive a second glance. Keep your letter specific to your potential employer.  \nSecondly, be sure that your letter will be received well before the deadline. Most programs do not consider late applications. Take extra effort in the planning process to ensure that all application materials reach their intended destination on time.  \n1 Majid Tanas is a Health-System Administration Resident at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington  \n2 Laura Ching is a Clinical Pharmacist at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington  \nThirdly, employers use this letter to gauge your writing skills and essentially your ability to communicate effectively. Take the time to spell check the letter; do not merely rely on the computer’s automatic grammar check, which may miss important errors. You don’t want the one typo to be the only thing the reader remembers about you! Windows® Narrator and notepad are useful to have the computer to read the letter back to you. Words that may look the same, but are pronounced differently, quickly become evident. If these computer applications are not accessible, read the letter aloud from start to finish, which may catch other errors. 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