There are a variety of letters written during the job search process. Many professionals refer to these series of letters as job search correspondence. Examples of letters are letter of inquiry, letter of application, letter of acceptance, and thank you letter, to name a few.

A cover letter is a necessary business letter that (must) accompanies your resume whether you mail, email, or fax your application and /or resume. Its purpose is:

• Introduce your resume.

• Express your personality and enthusiasm for the position.

• Accentuate unique qualities, characteristics or skills that you may possess.

• Reinforce your resume and candidacy for the position.

• Provide support for your candidacy that is not covered by your resume.

Writing a cover letter can be time-consuming task, especially when you create targeted cover letters

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It is a good idea to customize your cover letter for every position and employer you are applying to.

The following links will provide you tips and examples in writing cover letters, thank you letters, salary history/request letters and how to address envelopes completely and correctly.

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