Cover Letter Template. Cover letters should not be more than one page in length and should be written for a specific position. Insert your cover letter as page one of your resume and identify this in a brief email that states your interest in a position, your appreciation of their consideration, and indicate that your resume and cover letter are attached.
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Month Day, Year Name of Contact Contact Person’s Role/Title Company Name Street Address of Company City, State Zipcode
Dear Contact Name, FIRST SECTION Establish the purpose of your letter, explain why you are interested in the position, and why the employer should be interested in you for the position (interests, previous experience) • What are you applying for and how did you find out about the position? • Why you are interested and qualified for the position? • How your degree or skills apply to the job? SECOND SECTION (1-2 Paragraphs) Generate interest with content that demonstrates that you have researched the company, and that you are able to align your skills and interests with the company and the offered position • Indicate how you can help the employer achieve their organizational goals—what can you do for them? • Highlight some of your significant accomplishments and skills that are specific to the employer and the job requirements • Elaborate and explain important experiences and personal qualities that can’t be stated on a resume FINAL SECTION State your commitement into action • Take the initiative to make clear what happens next; for example, indicate that you’ll be following up to ensure that they’ve recieved your resume and to clarify and any additional questions • Thank them for their time and consideration and state that you look forward to hearing back from them Sincerely, Student-Athlete
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