Cover Letters

Introduces your job application and resume. 

Makes you seem like a real person who would fit in with the company’s culture.

It’s your first chance to impress!

an opening statement that introduces you to the reader

a main body  that reveals your skills, personality and interest in the position

a closing statement asking to arrange an interview.

Talks about what it is in the job or organization that fascinates or 

intrigues you.

Try to find a contact person and address the letter appropriately.

Make sure the name is spelled correctly.

The more personal your letter is, the better.

Research the history and sprinkle in some cool historical facts into your letter.

Keep it short. 3 paragraphs or half a page is good.

Close strong.  

Finish by saying how your experience or worldview fits with the job.

Write the cover letter in the body of the e-mail so that there is something about you in the e-mail.

If you have to attach it to a database, attach it as a PDF so you can be sure that formatting is not compromised.