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Writing your cover letter |
Tips as you prepare to write:
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Introductory paragraph |
As the name suggests, you’re introducing what interests you about the role you’re applying to, your career motivations and what makes you a good fit for the role. You want your introduction to engage the reader and hook them in so that they keep reading right to the end!
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The position, employer and the norms of the sector
How you want to introduce yourself
Final sentence of your introduction
There are many options available to you. Consider finishing the introductory paragraph with either:
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Example:
I welcome the opportunity to use my marketing and design skills to promote the protection of an environmentally sensitive area as a design lead with the xyz Environmental group.
Introductory paragraph - Different approaches and examples
The following is a list of approaches available to you. Reviewing them may help you begin thinking creatively about how you'd like to begin your cover letter. There may be an approach that you like but don’t feel comfortable using, for whatever reason. Some approaches might better reflect your personality.
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Body paragraphs |
Body paragraphs are those paragraphs that appear between the introductory and concluding paragraph.
The job of the body paragraphs
Your body paragraphs provide concrete evidence for the claims you make in your résumé. They highlight your qualifications and achievements in relation to the position and integrate keywords from the job posting.
There is no set number of body paragraphs you can include or how to organize them – it's up to you to decide what approach communicates your suitability best.
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To see an example of how to develop the content and structure for your cover letter, go to the “How do I prepare to start writing my cover letter?” section and follow the steps. |
Common ways to structure body paragraphs
There is no one right way to structure the content in your cover letter. Having said that, you should find out if your target sector or organization has strong preferences in terms of structure (as well as style, integrating common industry terms etc.) and consider how you might integrate them.
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Final paragraph |
The final paragraph provides an opportunity to
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References |
Cervania, A. (2023, March 18) How to End a Cover Letter. Rezi. https://www.rezi.ai/posts/how-to-end-a-cover-letter
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