Career
Cover Letters
The cover letter is usually a three paragraph, one page letter that accompanies a resume or data sheet and indicates that you are interested in a given job.
The cover letter should be in personal business letter form.
The greeting or salutation portion of the letter should have the person's name who will make the hiring decision. If no name is available you could begin with "To Whom It May Concern."
Employers generally prefer short letters. Three or four paragraphs are usually adequate.
The first paragraph should include three specific items . The name of the job you are applying for, the fact that you are applying, and how you found out about the job.
The second paragraph is a brief description of yourself, your past experiences and why you would be well suited for the job. Try to tie in your personal expertise with the firm's product or service.
In the third paragraph you should ask for an interview, refer to the attached resume, end the letter in a positive way. Ask the reader to reply, or simply state that you will call in a few days. (If you do not have a response within a reasonable amount of time, make a call.)
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