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A cover letter invites the hiring manager to read your resume and tells him or her why you are the best person for the job.

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3 A cover letter invites the hiring manager to read your resume and tells him or her why you are the best person for the job.

4 A cover letter should answer several questions for a hiring manager. Do you have the: 1.Right Skills, abilities, experience for job? 2.Right attitude and aptitude? 3.Interest to complete the specific job tasks? Do your goals align with the company’s?

5 The cover letter also tells the hiring manager a lot about your written communication skills and attention to detail.

6 A cover letter also tells the hiring manager how analytical and thorough you are.

7 You should write an original cover letter for each job you’re applying for.

8 How long should a cover letter be?

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10 The salutation: Dear Sir Dear Advertising Manager

11 The opening paragraph of your cover letter should explain: Why? What? How? Open with a sentence that grabs the reader's attention.

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13 Why I'm the Perfect Person for the Job Paragraph Skills Experience

14 Additional Background and Skills Paragraph This paragraph explains how you will be valuable to their company.

15 Make sure to request an interview.

16 Thank the hiring manager for their time and consideration.

17 To sum it up: WHAT YOUR COVER LETTER SHOULD SAY ABOUT YOU?

18 The cover letter will say: 1.You Write Well 2.You Understand and Respect the Employer's Busy Schedule 3.You Know How To Sell Yourself 4.You Are Qualified for the Position 5.You're Smart Enough Not to Send a Form Letter

19 PLEASE REFERENCE THE ATTACHED COVER LETTERS FOR FURTHER GUIDANCE.http://cb.cover-letter-now.com/builder/load.aspx?docTypeCode=LETR#


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