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• A resume is typically sent with a cover letter

• It's a document that provides additional information on your skills and experience in letter form.

• A resume is a concise, often bulleted summary, while a cover letter highlights and expands on certain traits or accomplishments that would be unique or ideal assets for the particular job.

 

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Purpose of Cover Letters

 – To identify the position to which you are applying,

 - To convince the employer why they should invite you to an interview 

 - Your cover letter should answer the question, “Why should you hire me?”.

 

Cover Letter Do's:

• Be concise and clear in one page.

• Demonstrate confidence - use words such as “confident", “certain", and “positive” rather than “think", “feel", & “believe".

• Make sure the overall tone is upbeat and enthusiastic.

• Show that you have taken time to research the company and the position and that you have put thought and effort               into your letter.

• Demonstrate that you meet or exceed the requirements of the position.

• Use 3 to 5 short paragraphs (consider using bullet points in the middle section) - it makes your cover letter easier to read. Put yourself in their shoes, if they are looking for a young female with experience in STEM and you highlight your passion for technology including STEM experience and skills you will likely get an interview. 

• Personalize your letter by addressing it to the appropriate contact person, either the employer or a human resources officer. Use their name and title, and double-check the spelling.

• Proofread 

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Cover Letter Don'ts:​​

• Use the same cover letter to apply to every position.

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               standard format for a cover letter