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COVER LETTER GUIDELINE



Applicant's Address


Date of Letter


Contact Person's Name and Title
Employer's Name
Employer's Address



Salutation:

Opening Paragraph: State why you are writing, name the position or type of work you are applying for, and mention how you heard of the opening or organization. In some cases, you may be responding to a "blind ad", but if possible, use the name of the company in this paragraph.

Middle Paragraph(s): Explain why you are interested in this type of work and why you chose this employer. State relevant work experience and education, but do not repeat the information from the resume. Point out specialized skills, training and abilities which relate to the job you are applying for. If you can weave in some relevant information about the organization from your research, this is section to do it in. Be confident. Sell yourself.

Closing Paragraph: Refer the reader to your resume for a summary of your qualifications. Close the letter with a positive statement or question which will prompt the reader to call you for an interview. Keep in mind that the reader is reviewing your written communication skills with this letter, so pay attention to grammar and spelling.


Sincerely,



Your Name Typed

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Some job-hunting expenses qualify as itemized deductions The Coloradoan In addition, job hunting expenses are a "miscellaneous itemized deduction." This group of deductions also includes such expenses as tax prep fees, ... and more »

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Job hunting is a lonely task, and getting more so MarketWatch Hunting for a job can be a lonely process. Even though millions of Americans are all essentially in the same boat, doing their utmost to land a paying ... and more »

CareerBuilder.com offers free job-hunting seminar in Miami MiamiHerald.com CNBC business anchor Erin Burnett and Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources for the job-hunting site CareerBuilder.com , will help South ... and more »

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In Our View: Study for Nov. 2 The Columbian Back to work, for those who have jobs … and back to job hunting for those who don't. But today also marks the unofficial kickoff of the Nov. ... and more »

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Cover Letter Guideline Job Interviews Letters Interview Tips Hunting Resume Best How Make Format

COVER LETTER GUIDELINE



Applicant's Address


Date of Letter


Contact Person's Name and Title
Employer's Name
Employer's Address



Salutation:

Opening Paragraph: State why you are writing, name the position or type of work you are applying for, and mention how you heard of the opening or organization. In some cases, you may be responding to a "blind ad", but if possible, use the name of the company in this paragraph.

Middle Paragraph(s): Explain why you are interested in this type of work and why you chose this employer. State relevant work experience and education, but do not repeat the information from the resume. Point out specialized skills, training and abilities which relate to the job you are applying for. If you can weave in some relevant information about the organization from your research, this is section to do it in. Be confident. Sell yourself.

Closing Paragraph: Refer the reader to your resume for a summary of your qualifications. Close the letter with a positive statement or question which will prompt the reader to call you for an interview. Keep in mind that the reader is reviewing your written communication skills with this letter, so pay attention to grammar and spelling.


Sincerely,



Your Name Typed

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Library books thwart purse snatcher Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) Recently, my sister was living in Los Angeles and visiting her neighborhood library every day to use its computers and job hunting resources. ... and more »

Job hunting is a lonely task, and getting more so MarketWatch Hunting for a job can be a lonely process. Even though millions of Americans are all essentially in the same boat, doing their utmost to land a paying ... and more »

St. Marys manager job hunting, 'being nosy' Florida Times-Union ST. MARYS - Though he denies it, City Manager Bill Shanahan may be growing weary of the political turmoil in St. Marys. ...

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CareerBuilder.com offers free job-hunting seminar in Miami MiamiHerald.com CNBC business anchor Erin Burnett and Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources for the job-hunting site CareerBuilder.com , will help South ... and more »

Job hunting online: what to do and what not to do CTV.ca Newly unemployed in January 2009, Teresa Basich of Los Angeles turned to Twitter to check out potential job opportunities. She began following others with ... and more »

Deducting job hunting expenses Boston Globe Job hunting expenses are only deductible if they are incurred while looking for a new job in your current line of work. Job hunting expenses are not ...

Q & A: Job hunting tips for older adults Boston Globe Question: I am 72-years-old and have been retired for nearly nine years. I think want to get back to work, but I don't know where to start and can't help ...

What to watch out for when job hunting: MySpace job scams News10.net SACRAMENTO, CA -- It's something to watch out for if you're looking for a job. Twenty-year-old Cheyene Johnson and her mother were suspicious about a job ... and more »

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