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Your cover letter shouldn\u2019t be longer than 350 words and should be kept to a single page. It should highlight the most relevant skills, experience or qualifications.<\/p>\n\n

Each cover letter you write should be customized to include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Which job you're applying for (include the job title in your opening paragraph)<\/li>\n\t
How you learned about the job (and a referral if you have one)<\/li>\n\t
Why you are qualified for the job (be specific)<\/li>\n\t
What you have to offer the employer, and why you want to work at this specific company (match your skills to the job description, and read up on the organization\u2019s mission, values and goals to mention in your letter)<\/li>\n\t
Thank you for being considered for the job<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Complete the following questions to create a job specific cover letter template.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"713ca7b7-d357-4180-bd07-0da417e8f9ec"}],"helpTextLabel":"More information","helpText":""},"library":"H5P.StandardPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Standard page","license":"U","title":"Cover Letter"},"subContentId":"6a57e0ec-2ca7-425d-bcf5-03c907fcab06"},{"params":{"elementList":[{"params":{"text":"
Your header\/contact information on your cover letter should look the same as your header on your resume.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"a681fbbd-b719-4039-bb86-26e254a2fb36"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"1","requiredField":true,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"","placeholderText":"Full Name"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"18118146-917d-4c27-b308-1b5fa2aa9670"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"1","requiredField":true,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"","placeholderText":"What is your street address?"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"cd33cab5-935e-4239-b4c2-4e8ccbf155d6"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"1","requiredField":true,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"","placeholderText":"City, state, and zip code?"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"7a2a2172-41ee-4c02-91a5-ff5b7bd79f76"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"1","requiredField":true,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"","placeholderText":"What is your phone number?"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"49862b5d-fe0f-404a-ac52-1057b30698da"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"1","requiredField":true,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"","placeholderText":"What is your professional email address?"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"877273d1-265b-461e-985b-2abcb4b22e0f"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"1","requiredField":false,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"","placeholderText":"What is your LinkedIn link (add this only if you have a good LinkedIn profile)?"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"79fc5885-76a5-4bc4-81ab-965795366bb0"}],"helpTextLabel":"More information","helpText":""},"library":"H5P.StandardPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Standard page","license":"U","title":"Header\/Your Contact Information"},"subContentId":"dea9eed1-60ac-4985-9f61-854c229b70c7"},{"params":{"elementList":[{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"1","requiredField":true,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"","placeholderText":"What is the current date or the date you will be sending the letter?\u00a0 Format in full month day, year.\u00a0 Example September 1, 1925"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"29280955-5c62-4b53-9f6f-0bc6100166ea"}],"helpTextLabel":"More information","helpText":""},"library":"H5P.StandardPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Standard page","license":"U","title":"Date"},"subContentId":"8b1273a7-1d2d-4c21-afa2-9e0ab83befe9"},{"params":{"elementList":[{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"1","requiredField":true,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"
What is the name of the person you will be sending this letter to along with the person\u2019s title?<\/p>\n","placeholderText":"What is the name of the person you will be sending this letter to along with the person\u2019s title?"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"599053e4-bf65-4754-b195-12a167f8589e"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"1","requiredField":true,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"
What is the name of the company\/organization?<\/p>\n","placeholderText":"What is the name of the company\/organization?"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"82199c77-ab88-4b2d-9e4a-7ed55d4bf468"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"1","requiredField":true,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"","placeholderText":"What is the street address for the company\/organization?"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"167692d9-9037-4013-b267-b1276198d86a"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"1","requiredField":true,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"","placeholderText":"What is the city, state, and zip for the company\/organization?"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"5ec8b0b2-5819-47cc-8b98-893877b85a86"}],"helpTextLabel":"More information","helpText":""},"library":"H5P.StandardPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Standard page","license":"U","title":"Employer Contact Information:"},"subContentId":"26cefc3d-633d-4f92-a2a5-9c4c40b359e4"},{"params":{"elementList":[{"params":{"text":"
Much of the time, you won\u2019t know exactly who will read your letter. Below are acceptable options for a greeting:<\/p>\n\n
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The name of the contact person<\/li>\n\t
Use a generic greetiing such as \"Dear hiring Manager\" or \"Dear Human Resources Manager\"<\/li>\n\t
Start a letter without a greeting and start with the first paragraph of your letter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"01a38e6a-edca-4823-af8f-6e24a617f1e3"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"1","requiredField":true,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"","placeholderText":"What is the name of the person to whom you are writing?"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"ab36b8fd-42e6-4c2b-9541-c34688230635"}],"helpTextLabel":"More information","helpText":""},"library":"H5P.StandardPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Standard page","license":"U","title":"Greeting"},"subContentId":"edfec856-718f-4511-9273-dfeeb1409171"},{"params":{"elementList":[{"params":{"text":"
State why you are writing; how you learned of the organization or position, and basic information about yourself. You need to grab their attention right away, or the reader may never even get to the second paragraph.<\/p>\n\n
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Example - I have the pleasure of being acquainted with one of your staff accountants, Eleanor Seville. She let me know about the open position and recommended that I contact you. I have several years of administrative experience in a variety of fields including insurance and finance.<\/em><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"13dab942-f8ae-4010-936b-808f036d1964"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"10","requiredField":true,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"","placeholderText":"Type your opening paragraph here"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"3e02d88a-eec8-421a-a31c-cc74c5fff9b6"}],"helpTextLabel":"More information","helpText":""},"library":"H5P.StandardPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Standard page","license":"U","title":"Opening Paragraph"},"subContentId":"c8ed2bab-f7b0-408f-bac6-87e39f3e6d32"},{"params":{"elementList":[{"params":{"text":"
Give specific, organized examples of relevant work done and problems solved.<\/p>\n\n
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Why are you interested in this position? <\/li>\n\t
What do you have to offer the employer?<\/li>\n\t
What knowledge do you have about the company<\/li>\n\t
How can you contribute to the employer\u2019s mission?<\/li>\n\t
What specific qulaifications for the position do you possess?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
This is an opportunity to explain in more detail relevant items in your resume. Refer to the fact that your resume is enclosed. Mention other enclosures if such are required to apply for a position<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"fc330de1-c59f-4d7e-874c-7f9eebeae2d0"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"10","requiredField":true,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"","placeholderText":"Type your 2nd paragraph here"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"07ba2648-56d1-4faf-b5fb-c6f94f5f10ef"}],"helpTextLabel":"More information","helpText":""},"library":"H5P.StandardPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Standard page","license":"U","title":"2nd Paragraph"},"subContentId":"c90af363-0e2a-44cc-a895-0867d5798954"},{"params":{"elementList":[{"params":{"text":"
End your letter with a reason for them to contact you.<\/p>\n\n
Indicate that you would like the opportunity to interview for a position or to talk with the employer to learn more about their opportunities or hiring plans.<\/p>\n\n
Suggest that you are excited to offer more information and that you\u2019re looking forward to talking with them. <\/p>\n\n
Finally, include the best way for the employer to contact you.<\/p>\n\n
<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"d2c92ff6-9500-4170-9f6e-b0b96bb18bb0"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"10","requiredField":true,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"","placeholderText":"Type your 3rd Paragraph\/Closure here"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"f3d65c93-8a23-4f25-ba7f-e4e7a9582689"}],"helpTextLabel":"More information","helpText":""},"library":"H5P.StandardPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Standard page","license":"U","title":"3rd Paragraph\/Closure"},"subContentId":"1595c7eb-9f4c-40eb-899d-f6e1aad4aa8d"},{"params":{"elementList":[{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"1","requiredField":true,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"","placeholderText":"Choose a closure and type it here. Examples:\u00a0Sincerely, Regards, Respectfully, With thanks, Best regards"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"969e54aa-24fb-417c-9d6f-9f415017d013"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"1","requiredField":true,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"","placeholderText":"Your full name"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"e203b229-9900-4461-9511-4f534a183782"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"1","requiredField":true,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"","placeholderText":"Detail any relevant enclosures such as your resume Enclosure: Resume"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"dd0e8ca6-d671-4e6a-a590-e1e59ae01a27"}],"helpTextLabel":"More information","helpText":""},"library":"H5P.StandardPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Standard page","license":"U","title":"Signature Line"},"subContentId":"a676062c-2854-45f2-acc7-62cdb575e19e"},{"params":{"description":"
On this page you can choose to export your job specific cover letter template.<\/p>\n\n
Don't forget to have a Career Services Counselor review your letter before sending to an employeer<\/strong><\/p>\n","createDocumentLabel":"Create document","submitTextLabel":"Submit","submitSuccessTextLabel":"Your report was submitted successfully!","selectAllTextLabel":"Select","exportTextLabel":"Export","helpTextLabel":"More information","requiresInputErrorMessage":"The following pages contain required fields that need to be filled in order to review or submit this document: @pages","helpText":""},"library":"H5P.DocumentExportPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Document Export Page","license":"U","title":"Job specific cover letter template export"},"subContentId":"1fa21006-c2ce-4a06-aae3-0c4ccf5d6d7f"}],"i10n":{"previousLabel":"Previous","nextLabel":"Next","closeLabel":"Close"}}

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