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This is your personal marketing material as well as a writing sample. Just like companies have brochures to entice you to buy their products, your cover letter is a brochure advertising YOU! Cover letters should be concise, professional, and convey an air of enthusiasm; representing your true self as you will be in an interview and subsequently in the job you are hoping for!\u003Cbr>The cover letter should look professional:\u003Cbr>• On the same paper you will use for your resume\u003Cbr>• Neat and centered, in standard business format\u003Cbr>• Addressed to a particular person whenever possible\u003Cbr>• No spelling, grammatical or typing errors!\u003Cbr>• Be no more than one page using the same font as the resume and size of 11 to 12\u003Cbr>A simple way to devise a cover letter is to break it down into paragraphs:\u003Cbr>The FIRST PARAGRAPH should explain why you are writing to THEM:\u003Cbr>• State the position for which you are applying\u003Cbr>• Refer to the person who suggested this company or contact\u003Cbr>• Answer the question “Why do I want to work for this specific interest employer?\u003Cbr>• Answer the question “Why do I want this specific job or internship?”\u003Cbr>The SECOND PARAGRAPH should sell YOUR interests, skills, education and experience:\u003Cbr>• Highlight your skills, education and experience as related to the employer’s needs\u003Cbr>• Summarize your resume. Do not reiterate specifics.\u003Cbr>• Address all of the qualifications in the job posting\u003Cbr>• Expand on a particularly relevant point in the resume\u003Cbr>The THIRD PARAGRAPH should provide a closing statement:\u003Cbr>• Request an interview to further discuss qualifications\u003Cbr>• Clearly state when and where you can be reached (include phone \\# and email)\u003Cbr>• Suggest you will call for an appointment-to show you are actively involved in your job search\u003Cbr>• Thank the employer for their time and consideration |\n\nCover Letter Samples:  \nApplying for a job  \n678 Asylum Avenue  \nWest Hartford, CT 06117  \nFebruary 21, 2015  \nMr. U. R. Stylish  \nManager, Organizational Development High Fashion Stores, Inc.  \nChicago, Illinois 60606  \nDear Mr. Stylish:  \nI received your name from the Career Development Center at Saint Joseph College where I am completing a Bachelor’s degree in English. Valerie Wilson encouraged me to write to you about being considered foryour Executive Development program beginning in June. My unique combination of skills along with my career interest in fashion make me an ideal fit with the program.  \nI believe my qualifications are a great match with those outlined in the job description. My campus leadership experience along with the customer service skills I gained as a fashion sales associate will allow me to make an immediate contribution to your team. Written and oral communication skills are among my strongest assets, with a major in English and a concentration in communications. Additionally, I have taken two courses in business (accounting and marketing management) as electives and expect to graduate in the top 15 percent of my class.  \nAs a student athlete, I have gained exceptional time management and organizational skills as I balanced my academic focus with my commitment to two varsity sports. This experience also allowed me to develop relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and to center my efforts on team goals.  \nI would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you and will call your office next Tuesday to set up a specific appointment time. In the meantime, I can be reached at cell phone or email. Thank you for your consideration of my qualifications and interest.  \nSincerely,  \nBetty Lou Graduate  \nApplying to an internship  \n12589 Jason Drive  \nIthaca, New York 14850  \nApril 3, 2016  \nSharon A. 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