Cover Letter Writing
Cover letters are a critical part of any job search; rarely will
you send a resume to an employer without a cover letter. The letter
serves as an introduction to employers, highlighting some of your
skills and qualifications. The goal of the cover letter is to encourage
employers to look at your resume. Effective cover letters are tailored
for the particular job and organization to which you are applying.
Taking the time to personalize your letters will demonstrate to
the employer a level of enthusiasm and interest in their position,
and could help you stand out more as a candidate. You may want to
bring a draft of your cover letter to drop-in advising to get advice
from our staff. Use the links below to help you develop cover letters
that market yourself most effectively.
Corresponding
with Employers
Learn the basics of writing strong cover letters, and see some
samples to get you started.
Vault
Online Library
Vault
provides a online library that includes many cover letter examples.
Requires a UM login.
Cover Letter Guide [PDF]
This guide gives suggestions for what to include in each paragraph
of your letter.
Optimal Letters
Create high quality letters for all stages of your search from cover letters to thank you notes and everything in between. Take advantage of the examples and step by step instructions to build letters that work for you.
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