Subject: {FIRSTNAME}, Cover Letters
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ecourse! In this ecourse you'll learn all about:


Part 1: What is a Resume
Part 2: Thing to Keep in Mind
Part 3: Parts of the Resume	
Part 4: The Reference Sheet	
Part 5: Cover Letters	
Part 6: Making Sure You Are Ready	
Part 7: The Interview

That being said... Lets get started shall we  :)
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Part 5: Cover Letters
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The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce you and your resume as well as give some additional information about yourself to potential employers.  You may also want to point out some parts of your resume you want the employer to pay special attention to.

An individually typed cover letter typically accompanies each resume you send out.   Your cover letter may make the difference between obtaining a job interview and having your resume ignored. It makes sense to devote the necessary time and effort to write effective cover letters. 

A cover letter should complement, not duplicate your resume. Its purpose is to interpret the data-oriented, factual resume and add a personal touch. A cover letter is often your earliest written contact with a potential employer, creating a critical first impression. 

If you are sending out a resume, your application cover letter should always include a line in your cover letter that says where you found the advertisement for the job you are applying for.  If you saw it in a newspaper, be sure to underline the name of the newspaper (grammar rules count!)

You should always tailor your cover letter to the specific job you are applying for.  It's certainly easier to write generic or blanket cover letters than it is to write a cover letter specifically targeted to each position you apply for. However, if you don't invest the time in writing cover letters you're probably not going to get the interview, regardless of your qualifications.

Our first tip in writing a cover letter that works is to make a match between your qualifications and education with the job.  This takes some time and effort and it's not always easy, but, it's important. Take the job posting and list the criteria the employer is looking for. 

Then list the skills and experience you have. Either address how your skills match the job in paragraph form or list the criteria and your qualifications.



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