All cover letters should

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All cover letters should:
Explain why you are sending a resume.   Don‘t send a resume without a cover
letter.  Don‘t make the reader guess what you are asking for; be specific: Do
you want a summer internship opportunity, or a permanent position at graduatio
n; are you inquiring about future employment possibilities?
Tell specifically how you learned about the position or the organization - a
flyer posted in your department, a web site, a family friend who works at the
organization. It is appropriate to mention the name of someone who suggested
that you write.   Convince the reader to look at your resume; the cover letter
will be seen first. Therefore, it must be very well written and targeted to t
hat employer.
Call attention to elements of your background - education, leadership, exper
ience - that are relevant to a position you are seeking. Be as specific as pos
sible, using examples.
Reflect your attitude, personality, motivation, enthusiasm, and communicatio
n skills.
Provide or refer to any information specifically requested in a job advertis
ement that might not be covered in your resume, such as availability date, or
reference to an attached writing sample.
Indicate what you will do to follow-up your letter.
In a letter of application - applying for an advertised opening - applicants
often say something like "I look forward to hearing from you." However, it is
better to take the initiative to follow-up, saying something like, "I will co
ntact you in the next two weeks to see if you require any additional informati
on regarding my qualifications."
In a letter of inquiry - asking about the possibility of an opening - don‘t
assume the employer will contact you. You should say something like, "I will c
ontact you in two weeks to learn more about upcoming employment opportunities
with (name of organization)."  Then mark your calendar to make the call.