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Date
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Dear Recruiter (or Hiring Manager):
First paragraph
Name the position you are applying to and where you saw or heard the advertisement. If applicable, include a reference to the person(s) you spoke to about the department/organization. Express interest in the role and department/organization, with reasons (i.e., Why are you interested in this line of work/company/role?) Include a summary statement about your value to the department/organization, referring generally to the skills, knowledge and experience that you bring to the position.
Middle paragraphs (2-3 maximum)
Highlight your qualifications and achievements relevant to the position and use (occasionally) words from the job posting. Group your qualifications according to themes and prove points by using examples.
Organize your paragraphs carefully and place the most important ones first. Questions to consider:
How can I make connections between my skills/experience and the job description to best demonstrate my fit?
What have I done that best demonstrates this skill?
How can I provide evidence of these skills?
How will you to contribute to the team/organization?
Final paragraph
Summarize your key points above. Mention that you look forward to providing more information in an interview.
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