Writing Your Cover Letter!

A cover letter is a ONE-page addition to your resume that demonstrates why you are the best candidate for the job.  Although your resume contains the necessary qualifications that prove why you are the best candidate, the cover letter is your chance to show the employer more about who you are and why you are unique.  

You cover letter should: 

• be addressed to your employer
• speak specifically about the job you are applying for
• identify why you are interested in the job
• highlight your skills and experience 

Although your cover letter is a personal statement about yourself, make sure your language is formal and contains NO MISTAKES.  If your cover letter is poorly organized or contains errors, the employer will not consider you for the job! 

Take a look at the following examples to see how you should structure your cover letter.  If you need more guidance about your specific job, do a search for cover letters related to that field. 

These guys wrote good cover letters: