Cover Letters are an introduction to your resume and qualifications, a letter explaining your interest in the position and/or organization. You will need to send a cover letter any time you send your resume to an employer.

To plan a persuasive cover letter, it is best to research the specific position and organization so that you know what qualifications are required. You can learn more about an organization from exploring the Internet, the library and the resource room in Center for Career Development. Carefully analyze the advertisement or job description and incorporate the skills they seek into your cover letter. Talk with employees within the organization or other professional in similar positions.

• Cover Letter Writing Tips
  Tips for Writing Persuasive Cover Letters

• Cover Letter Writing Principles
  The 15 Rules of Writing a Professional Cover Letter

• Cover Letter Text/Sample
  The Purpose of Each Paragraph, How to Write Cover Emails, Sample Cover Letter with Formatting

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