2. What is a Cover Letter?
A page to the resume that includes more
information about yourself
It highlights main points in your resume
Fill your interest in a position
Display your qualifications to a prospective
employer
3. Cover Letter Business
If you have a employer in mind,
do some research regarding their principles
Review websites, brochures, pamphlets and any
other pertinent materials you can find about the
company
If you can, try to talk with employees; this
will provide you with a unique inside perspective
4. Continued
Once you’ve done your search and you have a
well idea of what qualifications the company is
looking for, it’s time to separate yourself from the rest
of the pack
Before you begin writing your letter, take some time
to new idea. Make a list of reasons why you’re the
ideal candidate
5. A Few Things to Remember
Do not more use “I”
place the focus and use the word “you”
Avoid writing more than one page
Not to repeat the same
things that appear in your resume
6. Beginning
You should locate the letter to a specific person at
the company you’re applying to.
Example of Header:
John K. Woods
President
Richard Tech
660 Q Street
Frisco, TX 75034