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Cover
Letter Sample 1
Your
Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email
Date
Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
First Paragraph: Why You Are Writing. Remember to include the name
of a mutual contact, if you have one. Be clear and concise regarding your
request.
Middle Paragraphs: What You Have to Offer. Convince the readers
that they should grant the interview or appointment you requested in the
first paragraph. Make connections between your abilities and their needs
or your need for information and their ability to provide it. Remember,
you are interpreting your resume. Try to support each statement you make
with a piece of evidence. Use several shorter paragraphs rather than one
large block of text.
Final Paragraph: How You Will Follow Up. Remember, it is your
responsibility to follow-up; this relates to your job search. State that
you will do so and provide the professional courtesy of indicating when
(one week's time is typical). You may want to reduce the time between
sending out your resume and follow up if you fax or e-mail it.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
Your Typed Name
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