Cover Letters

Cover letters are just as important as resumes. Employers receive hundreds of resumes for a position, but a well-written cover letter makes it clear why you are the best person for the job.

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If you want to write a cover letter that gets you noticed, think about three things:

• Employers read many cover letters, so avoid generic, or “vanilla,” letters.
• Write a cover letter targeted to the job position, to show your potential employer that you’re a good fit.
• Match your letter to the job description to show your potential employer that you have the exact qualifications he or she wants.

For more tips, read these sample cover letters (38K PDF) and learn how to make your cover letter count.