Cover Letter for Job Application

You should include a cover letter with each resume which you send to prospective employers even if you email your resume to them.

1. Send it to a specific person.
   -You should make every effort to get a specific name to which you address the letter.
   -If you absolutely cannot get the name then and only then you may address your letter to the right department, make sure you have the name of the department right.
   
2. Create enough interest in your opening paragraph so that the employer feels compelled to continue reading.
3. Make your cover letter no more than one page with no more than three to six paragraphs.
4. Highlight how your experiences and accomplishments match the needs of the employer.
5. Ask for an interview and state how you plan to follow up with the employer.
6. Check and recheck your cover letter for mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Have someone else proofread and critique your cover letter.
7. If you send your resume by post;
   -Send only an original. Never send photocopies.
   -Select quality bond paper that matches your resume.
   -Use a letter-quality or laser printer and black type.
   -Fold and mail your cover letter and your resume in a matching envelope or mail them flat (don’t fold) in a white or manila envelope.

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