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What is a Cover Letter?If you've just recently discovered that you need to write a cover letter, you're not alone. Everyone knows that they need to have a resume to apply for a job, but it comes as a surprise to many people that they need to send a letter with their resume. So, what is a cover letter? Simply stated, a cover letter tells the person who is reading your resume why it ended up in their hands. Cover letters are commonly used in business whenever a document is being submitted for review. When the recipient is done reading your resume cover letter, they should know who you are, why they should hire you, and what position you are applying for. When you write your cover letter, it is very important that you follow the standard business letter format. A poorly written cover letter is almost as bad (if not worse) than not sending a letter at all. Make sure to write the letter to a person and never write ‘to whom it may concern.' Just an F.Y.I. – If you didn't know that you needed to write a cover letter, it may also be a surprise that you should be writing follow-up letters, thank you letters, networking letters, acceptance letters, and resignation letters during your job search! Samples of all these letters are included in the Perfect Cover Letters package, which you can download on this website. Download our Cover Letter Software for more cover letter writing tips and over 150 sample cover letters. More Cover Letter Writing Articles: |
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