Cover Letters

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A cover letter has some specific functions:

• Introduce yourself
• Show where you located the job post
• Summarize why you fit the position
• Showcase your writing skills in a perfect letter format

 

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• Cover Letter Development Download Cover Letter Development
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Here are some additional resources:

• Read this article on how to write a cover letter. 
• This article was just published and gives excellent advice. 
• https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/how-to-format-a-cover-letter-example Links to an external site.
• Look at another site that discusses the importance of format.  

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Need help writing a cover letter? 

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