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The Cover Letter

Once your resume (c.v.) is ready to be sent to prospective employers, you will need to write a

cover letter to complete your “sales presentation.” You should never send a resume without a

 direct the reader’s attention to your strong points

 stimulate the interest of a prospective employer

 persuade him or her to grant you an interview

The Cover Letter in English

Before you begin writing:

 Try to identify the name of the person to whom the letter should be addressed (not “To whom

it may concern” or “Dear Personnel Director” if you can avoid it). Ideally you should be

sending it directly to the person who has the power to hire you.

 Plan how you will tailor the letter to the particular position/employer you are contacting. Select

certain experiences, achievements or abilities to highlight which are relevant to the

 one page in length

 use same paper as resume (good quality unlined bond paper)

Presentation Dos and Don’ts:

DO...

 be professional and concise

 focus on what’s most relevant to the potential employer

 highlight your accomplishments and direct your reader to your strong points

 suggest why you and the company would make a good match

 begin and end your letter on a positive note; indicate how interested you are at the prospect

of working for the company