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Cover Letter

SPOTLIGHT

What is a cover letter?

A professional and personal introduction to the employer
A way to demonstrate your written communication skills
An opportunity to promote your abilities and qualifications

Do I need one?

YES!
Employers expect a cover letter with each resume or application
You will stand out from others, if you have one and other candidates do not

Schedule a Cover Letter Appointment

Call Career Services at x2028 on campus (724-738-2028 off campus) for an appointment with a career counselor
Before you begin, review the Questions To Consider
Use the Cover Letter Tutorial to help outline and draft a cover letter that will get you noticed
Use these Cover Letter guidelines for help in laying out your cover letter

Traditional Cover Letter
Contemporary Cover Letter
Cover Letter Example

This is one way to write and format a cover letter and should be used as a starting point, not a template to copy and paste

Check out the Action Verb List for Resumes and Cover Letters that can add interest and professionalism to your letter

Need more resources?

JobWeb for cover letter writing and professional correspondence advice
Career Lab to view more cover letter tips and ideas
Why a Cover Letter? from College Central

What other letters should I know about during the job search?

Thank You Letters (a post-interview MUST)
Status of Your Application Letter Example
Letter of Acceptance, Letter of Acceptance 2, Letter of Rejection, Letter of Rejection 2, Letter of Acknowledgement, Delay Request Letter.

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