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A special thank you to Kavita Thomas, SWEP student, for her innovation and design in creating this guide.  \nSponsors  \nA heartfelt thanks to the employer and educator advertisers whose support helps make this publication available to Queen’s students.  \nABOUT THIS GUIDE  \n4  \nWhether you are applying for a part-time job, an internship, a volunteer opportunity, or your first role after graduating, the resources in this guide will help you communicate your skills and experiences. We have compiled examples from Queen’s students to help you write your best application and prepare for an interview!  \nHow to use this guide  \nIn this guide you will find ideas and strategies for writing cover letters. Each section includes examples to help you understand how you can best communicate your knowledge, skills, experience, and attributes. Each example is labeled with the strategies or approach the student has used to communicate their strengths and relevant experience.  \nFor easy scanning, the examples are tagged with icons that indicate the student’s experience. These tags can help you see how students with similar experiences to you describe them. Consider also looking at examples that don’t match your experience; you might find a valuable strategy that you can use.  \nWe have compiled these examples for your review, but no cover letter is perfect. 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