Cover Letter

Originally Posted by pnoon

This is good advice. A cover letter should be tailored and customized for each application/position.

Exactly. Read the job advertisement and look for the key words in it, then tailor your letter to include that information:

"successful applicant will have outstanding research and writings skills"

don't say "I have excellent research and writing skills". Say " as a two year editor on Law Review....". Show them, don't tell them.

Do that for every key word you can pick out. If someone
is well qualifed for a job the cover letter is a piece of cake, it's your time to shine

[MajorCaptSilly]

I was just talking to my daughter about this. She was having me proof her resume and cover letter. I helped her write a resume that highlighted jobs she's had that gave her experience relevant to the internship she is seeking. Her cover letter expanded on the bullet points in the resume to show that not only did she have the experience needed but could adequately paint a picture of her experience and how it would benefit the potential employer. She also pointed out charitable projects she has organized or has helped with as a tram leader. She got the internship today so, I guess the old man still has some talent in that area!

MCS