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A cover letter is used to briefly expand upon the skills and experiences in your resume and to link them to the position that you are applying for. They are one page and targeted to the specific position you are applying for and directed to the company offering the position. When employers read your cover letter, they are evaluating your writing ability, so spell checking and proofreading are critical.



View a brief webinar which walks you through the process of creating a customized cover letter.

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View a brief webinar which walks you through the process of creating a customized cover letter.

Use this template to create a cover letter that uses bullet points to describe your experience. The template has a …

Use this template to create a strong cover letter. The template has a paragraph break down of all the information …

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