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COVER LETTER

WHAT IS A COVER LETTER?


A COMPLEMENT TO YOUR RESUME

• Cover letters are a narrative complement


t o your resume.
• A brief one page document t h a t helps
expand on the experiences you showcased
in your resume.
• Highlights your motivations in applying
f o r the position and why you want to
work with this specific organization.
• Showcases your personality and values.
PURPOSE OF A COVER LETTER
•Cover letters should highlight your academic,
professional, and personal qualifications for the
position to which you are applying.
•It should not be a restatement of your resume.
Instead you should select certain experiences to
highlight to the employer.
•You might weave experiences together, telling
how one experience led to another.
•You might tell a story from one or two
experiences that bring depth and detail not
covered in your resume.
A compelling cover letter answers
"Why you?" and "Why them?"
- Why you: Focus their attention on your most
relevant and compelling qualifications. What value
will you bring to the organization? (Not what you
want or what you can gain.)
- Why them: Be sure to include a sentence to a full
paragraph on why you want to work with this
particular organization. Talk about them.
- Be sure to match your tone to the organization, i.e.
corporate banking tends to be more formal than
marketing or nursing. ( All letters should be written
with a professional voice and focus. Do not use
slang, abbreviations, or a casual tone.)
• Who are you? ... Why are you writing? ... Why
are you interested in the position? ... How are
you qualified? ... What is your next step?
• Your Name

• Your Address

• Today’s Date

• Hiring Manager’s Name]

• [Company Address]

• [Company City, State, xxxxx]

• [(xxx)-xxx-xxxx]

• [[email protected]]
• Dear [Mr./Mrs./Ms.] [Manager’s Name],

• I’m pleased to be applying for the


position of [POSITION] at [COMPANY].
• As a mechanical engineer with 6+ years in
the field, I believe that my extensive
experience working with 3D CAD Software
– SolidWorks, in particular – to architect
and execute lightweight materials creation
will contribute greatly to your organization.
• I am recognized for my attention
to detail and precision in the
handling and manipulation of fragile
materials.
• Moreover, I have a proven track
record of expert communication,
having worked as a liaison between
various teams, including design,
production, quality assurance, and
machine shop floor personnel.
• What draws me most to your company is your
work in the healthcare industry.
• During my time at Seed Secure, I learned the
demands of working in an FDA-regulated
environment and pride myself on maintaining the
utmost adherence to safety and sanitation rules
and regulations.
• Furthermore, I make a priority of studying the
latest industry trends and best practices, ensuring
that myself and my team are bringing the most
current standards to the shop floor.
• Enclosed you will find my resume, which
further details my skills, experience, and
qualifications.
• I look forward to further discussing
with you how I can contribute to the
goals of your organization.
• Please contact me at your earliest
convenience via email at
[email protected] or by phone at (xxx)-
xxx-xxxx.
• Sincerely,

• [Your Name]
• https://www.thebalancecareers.com/recent-
college-graduate-cover-letter-example-
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