Cover Letters

A cover letter is a very important part of the job application process.  While a cover letter certainly won’t make-up for a weak resume it will help a strong applicant to stand out from the crowd.  At the same time a weak cover letter that exhibits either poor research of the employer or bad grammar can kill an application in its tracks.

Several important elements to remember in writing a quality cover letter.

            1.     Write the letter to a specific person (NO To Whom it May Concern)
            2.     Research the employer and mention applicable recent news
            3.     State your interest in the position and why - using information from your research
            4.     Include clear easy to find contact information
            5.     Be brief
            6.     Be professional
            7.     Be engaging in your writing 

Here are several links to other professional resources that will aid you in putting together a successful cover letter.

            Creating a Winning Cover Letter
            Get Results With Your Cover Letter 
            Cover Letter Resources
            How do I write a Cover Letter?