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A Good Cover-Letter = A Good First Impression
A
cover letter is a letter of introduction sent with your resume
when you apply for a job. A good cover letter should be
well-written and personalized. It is often the first chance a
potential employer has to form an opinion of you, and first
impressions are important, so make it good. A strong cover
letter needs to include:
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What position you are applying for and where you learned about
the opportunity
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A brief summary of your experience
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Why you are interested in working for that company
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A courteous offer to provide more information
Don't forget, ask a friend to proofread it before you send it.
Also, be persistent, professional and always follow up. Don't
just send a letter and a resume and wait for your phone to
ring. Keep an organized list of everyone you have contacted and
continue to follow up with them until they agree to meet with
you or tell you they are not interested.
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