Cover letter tips

The purpose of the cover letter should be to demonstrate that you meet or exceed the requirements listed in the job description and that you’re interested in the position.
Work the layout of your letter. It should be easy to scan the letter, and have a logical progression so that the reviewer can easily find the information you want to highlight. Keep in mind that he has hundreds of letters to read.
A cover letter is not a summary of your resume. It’s an introduction of yourself and an argument for why you are the best candidate for their company and the specific position.
Address your letter to specific people. Even if you do not know the name of the recipient, you usually can find a contact name on their website. It takes a few seconds, but it will make your letter stand out.
Personalize your letter. Templates letters indicate that you are broadcasting your resume to every employer in the area, or that you have not made an effort to personalize your letter to him/her.
Avoid a salary history. Even if the position specifically asks for your salary history, providing this information is more likely to cost you the job than not.

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