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Cover Letters

You should never submit your resume (via fax, mail, etc.) to an employer without sending a Cover Letter.  A Cover Letter informs the employer of the type of position you're seeking and how you are qualified for that position.  The Cover Letter should highlight the aspects of your experience and education that are most useful to the potential employer.  It should call attention to your talents, skills, and experience that the employer is looking for.

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SAMPLES:

◘ Classified/Posted Position

◘ General Interest

◘ Referral

◘ Salary Information Is Required

4 TIPS:

1) No spelling errors or typos. User your computer’s “Spell Check”, but don’t solely rely on it. Read your Cover Letter once or twice and check for errors yourself.

2) Your Cover Letter should be addressed to a live person. Avoid using "Dear Hiring Manager" or the like by finding the name of the company's hiring manager or recruiter. You can find this information by logging on to the company's website or calling the main phone number and asking a receptionist for the name and title of their corporate recruiter. In the letter, always use the person's formal title (ex: "Mr.," "Ms." or "Mrs. "J).

3) Be sure to state which job you are applying for in the very first paragraph and include other specific details such as a job ID # if one was provided. Also, state where you heard about the job opening. Hiring managers are responsible for multiple openings within their organization and must be able to determine which job you are applying for. If you were referred to the company by an employee, be sure to mention this in your letter as many companies have employee referral programs.

4) When writing the Body of your letter, keep the requirements of the job in mind and address them specifically. Remember, it’s about “what you can do for the company”.

All in all, your Cover Letter should be brief, easy to read, and always include your full name, address and phone number (in case your Cover Letter becomes separated from your resume).

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