Cover Letters and Other Letters
Employment letters are an important communication tool and most job search campaigns cannot be conducted without them. When sending a letter, candidates should follow the basic business letter format described in this section. Regardless of whether you send your letter via U.S. mail or email, strong letters will produce a positive first impression.
Cover Letter Overview
- Introduces the candidate and resume to an employer and identifies the reason for sending credentials to the employer.
- Communicates to a prospective employer the student’s relevant skills, knowledge, and accomplishments and matches them to the characteristics of a specific position or organization.
- Serves as a marketing tool that motivates the employer to read the resume and consider the candidate for an interview.
Sample Letters
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