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the potential employer learn more about how well I can do the job?” If your answer is yes, then be sure to include the

information.

Polishing It Up

After you get all your information down on paper, go through and decide which experiences are directly related to your

objectives, which are definitely not related, and which are questionable. The questionable information can be used only if

there is room. Otherwise stick with the directly related experiences.

Cover Letters

The key to a successful job or graduate school search is to communicate with the person who has the ability to hire or admit.

Therefore, your cover letter is extremely important. Effective cover letters convey a sense of purpose, project enthusiasm for

the position or program, and demonstrate your knowledge of the employer or graduate program’s goals and needs.

Many times individuals will spend hours writing a “perfect” resume and very little time writing a quality cover letter.

Remember that your cover letter not only accompanies your resume, it is usually on top of your resume when the envelope is

opened. A positive first impression requires that your cover letter be neat and concise, containing no errors in spelling or

grammar. Each cover letter should be customized to fit the position for which you are applying.

You will want to customize your cover letter depending on its purpose. Some reasons for sending a cover letter may be:

A result of a direct search

A response to an advertisement

A follow up on a contact made through networking

No matter what your reason for sending a cover letter, be sure it contains the following information:

Return address with the date

Name, title, organization, and address of the person you are writing

First Paragraph

State purpose of letter

Catch attention

Indicate your interest in the position or company

Flatter your audience by using company/ program information found through research

Second Paragraph

Explain how your background makes you a qualified candidate

Give an example, talk about a specific project, accomplishment, or service

Highlight information found in the resume

Third Paragraph

Refer the reader to your enclosures (resume, reference, examples of work)

Final Paragraph

Indicate your intentions for follow-up

Repeat a number where you may be reached

Closing

Salutation

Signature

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