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1 Cover Letter/Letter of Application
1. Accompanies your ___________________

2 2. ______________________ Explain why you are sending a resume
Cover Letter 2. ______________________ Explain why you are sending a resume Don’t let reader guess what you are asking for---be specific—do you want a summer internship, a permanent position, etc.

3 you ______________________________________________
Cover Letter 3. Tell specifically how you ______________________________________________ Were you referred by someone, mention the source

4 4. Convince reader to look at your resume
Cover Letter 4. Convince reader to look at your resume ____________________________________________________________ Education---leadership—experience—give examples

5 5. ______________________________________________
Cover Letter 5. ______________________________________________ Leave contact information & best time to call Leave any type of follow up

6 Cover Letter Helps “__________” you to the employer
Written in business letter format

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