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Creating a Winning Cover Letter

The most frequent mistake job seekers make with their cover letter is restating everything in the resume!
It's not a rehash of your experience.  What it should be is listed below...
KISS (Keep it short and simple)

Type a separate cover letter for each position to which you are applying

Use the same quality paper you used for your resume

Make sure to include your complete address and phone number

State the position and where you saw/heard of the opening

Explain why you are interested in the job

Describe why you are qualified

Share with them how you are going to follow-up and DO IT  

Proofread!

 

Last Update: October 17, 2008
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