Preparing Cover Letters

Cover letters are a versatile avenue of communication that reinforces the qualifications presented in your resume and highlights how your skills and personality would be a good fit for the company. Crafting a cover letter allows for expressing your personal qualities and interests that compliments your resume.

An effective cover letter:

• Has a specific purpose stated in the first paragraph
• Uses short narrative examples to demonstrate how you would be a good fit for the company
• Illustrates your personality, specific interests in the company, and positive attitude
• Features your refined skills in writing and communicating ideas

Relevant Resources

Best-Practices for Preparing Cover Letters
Sample Cover Letters
Professional Email Correspondence Etiquette