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Sample Cover Letters!
Cover letters are a versatile means of communication that reinforces the qualifications presented in your
resume and highlights how your skills and personality would be a good fit for the company. Crafting a cover
letter allows for expressing your personal qualities and interests that compliments your resume.
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• Anatomy of a Cover Letter
• “Job Applicant’s” Cover Letter
• “Internship Applicant’s” Cover Letter
• “Prospector’s Cover Letter”/ Letter of Inquiry
• “Thank you” Note
• “Follow Up After Interview” Cover Letter
• “Online Application / Text Box” Cover Letter
• “Informational Interview Request” Cover Letter
! Anatomy of a Cover Letter: (back to top)
Your Name
Your Street Address
City, State, Zip (2 enters)
Today’s Date (4 enters)
Ms./Mr. First Lastname
Title
Company name
5 State Street
City, VT 05401 (2 enters)
Dear Ms. Lastname:
Paragraph 1: State the position you are applying for and how you found it. State one characteristic of the company that
you admire (shows you did some research). Describe your excitement to bring (2 skills) to the position. (2 enters)
Paragraph 2 (and an optional 3): Briefly give details concerning your background and experience. Provide one or two
specific examples that illustrate the skills you mentioned in the opening paragraph. When providing examples, think
numbers and accomplishments, showing what skills you will bring to their team/organization. Illustrate these skills
with action statements reiterating what you express on your resume without redundantly repeating yourself. (2 enters)
Paragraph 3 (or 4): State that you are available for an interview or to further discuss your qualifications and give them
a number to reach you. Describe any items you have enclosed. Re-assert your excitement to be considered for the
position and thank them for their time. (2 enters)
Sincerely, (4 enters)
Your Signature
Type Your Name (2 enters)
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