Target Your Cover Letter

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Step 3: Write Your Cover Letter

A targeted cover letter helps you stand out from the crowd and expands on your resume. Highlight three soft and/or technical skills and provide a brief story for each for maximum impact.

Writing a strong cover letter will help your job application stand out by demonstrating your written communication skills.

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FAQs – Cover Letters

No, references are provided when the company requests them of a candidate.

One page only.

How you heard about the job, how you meet the requirements of the job, how does your experience relate to this position, why you are interested in the job. Keep the tone of your letter optimistic and show your motivation to excel.

Each letter should be tailored to the employer and include at least one paragraph revealing your knowledge of the company and how you can bring your experience and skillset to the employer.

A cover letter should always be sent with your resume. The cover letter tells your why you want to work for the company and tailors your experience to the position for which you are applying. In addition, you are telling a little about who you are as a candidate that is different from what is on your resume.