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Cover Letter

Cover letters are an important aspect of application materials because they are often the first impression an employer will have of you.

What's a Cover Letter?
Example Cover Letter
What should a cover letter include?
What should you avoid?
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Interested in showing your cover letter to one of our tutors? Here are some questions to guide your consultation!

1. Does my cover letter illustrate why I'm qualified for the position?
2. Does my cover letter clearly communicate which job I'm applying for?
3. Does my tone feel appropriate for the audience and purpose?
4. Where do I need to add more details?
5. Any grammar concerns?

Here are two more great resources to help!

  1. Handout on Cover Letters
  2. Articles and Examples