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What is a Cover Letter?
And why do I need one?
Here are some important tips to remember!
 A Cover Letter introduces you to your future employer.
 It should complement your RESUME!
Here are some important tips to remember!
 Always use the following in your Cover Letter!
 Capitalize the first word in the sentence.
 Punctuate your sentence correctly.
 Make sure your subject and verb match in number.
Here are a some important tips to remember!
 Your cover letter should
include:
 A Clear Purpose
 A Nice Appearance
 Relevant Information
 Correct Grammar, Spelling,
and Punctuation
Remember!
 A cover letter is written to complement your
resume when you send it to a potential employer.
 A cover letter allows you to introduce yourself and
provide more detail about any relevant experience
you have.

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What is a cover letter

  • 1. What is a Cover Letter? And why do I need one?
  • 2. Here are some important tips to remember!  A Cover Letter introduces you to your future employer.  It should complement your RESUME!
  • 3. Here are some important tips to remember!  Always use the following in your Cover Letter!  Capitalize the first word in the sentence.  Punctuate your sentence correctly.  Make sure your subject and verb match in number.
  • 4. Here are a some important tips to remember!  Your cover letter should include:  A Clear Purpose  A Nice Appearance  Relevant Information  Correct Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation
  • 5. Remember!  A cover letter is written to complement your resume when you send it to a potential employer.  A cover letter allows you to introduce yourself and provide more detail about any relevant experience you have.