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The cover letter is the first thing a prospective employer will see, so it is important to articulate your most relevant qualifications for the particular opportunity. The challenge is to make a compelling case for why specifically you are a good match for the employer’s stated needs. In the process of applying for a job, the point of the cover letter is to match your specific skills and experiences to the SPECIFIC needs of the employer as stated in the job description.  \nInstead of approaching the cover letter as your opportunity to expound on your breadth of accomplishments and skills (or to provide the reader with a brief bio about you), the recommended strategy is to focus on the EMPLOYER’S NEEDS. Address only the aspects of your background that highlight the desired abilities and experience mentioned in the job description. A good cover letter is NOT about you, the applicant: a good cover letter focuses on the employer’s needs and the specific abilities and experiences you have to fit these needs.  \nThe cover letter should capture the prospective employer’s attention, by stressing the match between the employer’s needs and your experience/ability. The cover letter should prompt the employer to read your résumé in detail. The résumé, in turn, provides additional credibility by detailing your relevant work history, education, etc.  \nIn composing a cover letter you should follow certain “business etiquette” guidelines:  \n1. Laser‐print your cover letter and résumé on the same professional quality stationery; use identical letterhead on both. If sending a cover letter and résumé by email, send as PDFs so that you won’t lose fonts and formatting. If you can’t convert your documents to PDFs, then keep the formatting as simple as possible (no bullets, and no exotic letterhead fonts, since the employer’s computer may not be able to translate these) .  \n2. Address the letter to a specific name and title. Double check that the spelling and title are correct. If you are uncertain to whom you should address the letter, call the organization and ask the receptionist (unless the ad reads ‘no phone calls please’) . Sending your information to “Personnel” or to “Sir/Madam” does not make a good impression —take the time to find the correct name and title of the contact. Just ask the receptionist or person who answers the phone for the information you need. Always be courteous and friendly to receptionists and assistants. They are the ones who pass on information and feedback (both positive and negative) to the person who ultimately makes the hiring decisions.  \n3. About the TONE and writing style of the letter: use a positive, direct, and assertive (but not aggressive or arrogant) writing style. Make sure you are respectful and show deference to the person who may hire you and supervise you. Your cover letter is the first step in potentially establishing a working relationship with the hiring manager. So don’t take a presumptuous tone by stating you are the ‘ideal;’or ‘perfect’match for the job or that you will ‘surpass their expectations.’ After all, that’s for the employer to decide. It’s more impressive to state concretely the experience you have that directly prepares you for a particular job. Edit to eliminate extraneous words and check grammar, spelling, and punctuation. In addition to stating your purpose, your letter demonstrates your ability to communicate.  \n4. Tailor each cover letter to a specific job. Do NOT write a “generic” cover letter. You need to tailor each letter to the specific needs of the employer.  \n290 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115(617) 585-1118 • fax (617) 585-1116 [careerservices@newenglandconservatory.edu](careerservices@newenglandconservatory.edu) • [www.newenglandconservatory.edu/career](www.newenglandconservatory.edu/career)  \n5. When drafting your le","cbCair2iaMDhTE52","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCair2iaMDhTE52","pdf",401666,"English","# Tips for Writing Cover Letters\n## Match Employer Needs\n## Business Etiquette and Addressing the Recipient\n## Tone, Style, and Editing\n## Tailoring for Each Job\n## Recommended Paragraph Structure","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of a cover letter?\",\"answer\":\"A cover letter provides a cover for your résumé and helps the employer see how your qualifications match the opportunity. 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