This is a letter written in response to a published
advertisement for an available position as listed in a classified
ad, internet posting, The Career Center website, etc. Ideally
address this letter to a specific person and identify the position
or areas of employment you are seeking and mention the reason you
would like working for the firm and your qualifications.
Because this letter is a reply to a specific job opening, you
should tailor it to directly address the needs of the
employer. With that in mind, utilize a personal touch by
pointing to some aspects of your background or section of your
resume that relates specifically to the company, or include
comments which indicate you have researched the firm and are
knowledgeable about its business. Keep in mind that you may
be one of hundreds of candidates; therefore, your job is to give
the employer an idea of why they should hire you. Therefore,
you want to complement your resume, not restate it.
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