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Purpose of Cover Letter:

- Express your intent, interest, and enthusiasm in position
- Complement and emphasize highlights of your resume
- Demonstrate your personality and writing ability

Opening Paragraph:

- State which position you are applying for, and how you found out about the organization and/or position
- Express what is attracting you to work for this organization and in this position
- Arouse the reader’s interest in reading more about your qualifications

Middle Paragraph(s):

- Give detailed information about how your qualifications fit with the position’s responsibilities
- Use key words from the job description to make the connection between the employer’s needs and your skills
- Include information about academics, job experience, and/or personal attributes relevant to the position

Closing Paragraph:

- Summarize your qualifications
- Refer the reader to your enclosed resume
- Mention your interest in an interview
- State when and how you will contact them
Note: Follow up exactly when you say you will follow up!

Style/Format:

Font size = 10-11-12
Even Margins=.5 inch-1 inch
Font style = Palentino, Times New Roman, Helvetica, Arial
Well-organized, attractive & easy to read
Consistent formatting

Additional cover letter information:
What to include in a cover letter?

- What are you applying for
- How did you find about this (advertisement, your own initiative, reference form somebody)
- Summary of your skills and qualifications of specific interest to this company and opening (here you customize it for this job!)
- Close by offering and suggesting some kind of follow up
- Total size up to 3/4 of a page max.
- No typos, good style and proper English (have your friends check it)