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Connecting the dots

Cover Letters and Resumes Go Together

Cover letters are a critical component of your application package. Even when not "required", they are expected, since they are how you...

  • Introduce yourself to the hiring committee/manager
  • Communicate sincerity and interest in the position and organization to which you're applying
  • Paint a picture of your personal fit for the position
  • Connect your experience and skills to the job requirements
  • Add depth and perspective to your application 
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Myth vs. Fact: Cover Letters

Read about 10 assumptions on cover letters you should review and understand before submitting your application.

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