What Do You Know About Cover Letters?

A good cover letter:

• Will often land you the interview
• Should tell the employer what you are seeking
• Exhibits your writing and communication skills
• Should be sent with every resume
• Should use strong, direct language, and set a specific request for an interview
• Uses keywords and buzzwords from the ad, corresponds with job available
• Sometimes has bullets in it
• Should have short, concise paragraphs and be no more than a page
• Should correspond with the resume but not be a summary of it