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Resumes & Cover Letters

Cover Letter / Letter of Application

The letter of application, or the cover letter, as it is commonly called, accompanies a resume that is mailed. A cover letter may or may not be required for an online job posting, so it is best to pay attention and adhere to application guidelines. When handing your resume directly to an employer, a cover letter is not needed.

The cover letter is an important tool in the job search and can serve to highlight your written communication skills, which can help you stand out as a candidate. It must be well written, free of errors, and grammatically correct. In order to help get noticed by the employer, you need to customize your letter to each organization and match your skills, experience and personality traits to the advertised position. The cover letter should be personable, introduce you and your resume to the employer, and generate interest in the reader.

Cover Letter Examples