Crafting your cover letter

Posted on 12. Oct, 2009 by admin in Careers

Credit: gruntzooki (flickr) CC

Credit: gruntzooki (flickr) CC

I’ve always found the cover letter to be the most challenging and stress full bit about applying for jobs. This short overview of (key) requirements may help.

One of the most important, yet often overlooked, aspects of resume sending is the cover letter (or these days, the e-mail). The cover letter is your chance to make your first impression. A properly written letter should grab the employer’s attention and help set the stage for a personal interview.

Here are simple instructions and a few tips and suggestions for writing a quality cover letter.
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