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DICKINSON. EDU/CAREER  \nTHE ADVISING, INTERNSHIPS & CAREER CENTER aims to ensure students make the most of their Dickinson experiences and learn how to best draw on those experiences after graduation. The center will help students identify and pursue their authentic interests and simultaneously deepen students’ understanding that a liberal-arts education is also powerfully career enhancing.  \nWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:  \n• Dedicated and experienced professionals who will help you develop a plan of action regarding your career goals.  \n• Access to career information resources, assessments,  \nrésumé and cover letter guidance, interview tips, networking opportunities, programs and information sessions, and yearround job and internship listings, among other things.  \nWHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:  \n• Start early and actively engage in the process.  \n• Utilize resources and attend programs.  \n• Ask questions!  \nTable of Contents  \nCOVER LETTERS ............................... PAGE 2  \nAPPLYING TO POSITIONS ....................... PAGE 3  \nEXAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND CORRESPONDING COVER LETTERS .............. PAGE 4  \nCover Letters  \nA COVER LETTER INTRODUCES A RÉSUMÉ, AND SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH EVERY RÉSUMÉ YOU SEND, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT IT IS FORMALLY REQUIRED AS PART OF THE APPLICATION MATERIALS.  \nThis document is a clear indication of a person’s writing abilities, as well as an opportunity to convey enthusiasm for the position and organization.  \nThe cover letter is a chance to highlight the experiences and skills that you want a potential employer to notice. This is also the time to connect a set of experiences and skills to a position that may not be directly related to what is on your résumé. It provides the reader with a sense of your writing style and your ability to focus.  \nThe opening paragraph of your cover letter should clearly state who you are and why you are writing. Make sure to include the position title, if you are applying for a specific position, and the organization’s name. When inquiring about opportunities, be sure to state what kind of opportunities interest you. If you heard about this opportunity from a specific individual, make sure to state his/her name.  \nWhen preparing to write the body of your cover letter, be sure to read the qualifications section of the job announcement. This section should highlight how your personal attributes and skills will interest the reader. This is not the place to simply rewrite explanations already provided by your résumé, but rather to elaborate on them. Focus on the most relevant experiences from internships, jobs, activities and coursework, as they align with the skills that the employer is seeking.  \nYour interest in the industry, the organization to which you are applying, and the position you are seeking should be a central theme to your cover letter. 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