The Cover Letter
The advice given on the College Grad website is valuable advice for the job search process. I’ve already bookmarked the site for future use! I agree with most of the points, particularly obtaining knowledge about the company you are contacting for possible employment and describing yourself as a good fit within the framework of the company. Having someone else proofread your cover letter is something I will definitely remember and probably would have overlooked while focusing mainly on the resume. It was surprising to hear that the cover letter is not the first piece of material read, but the explanation made sense. Putting a testimonial quote within the cover letter is a point that I disagree with. While it’s true the cover letter should highlight your best qualities, it should be an example of your own communication skills. Attaching a testimonial letter to your resume sounds like a more suitable way to include a reference. The sample cover letter was helpful, since it’s always good to have a clear example of ideas or facts. Including a handwritten postscript at the end of the letter is something I will try to incorporate in my cover letter. If I were reading a typed letter, a handwritten postscript might divert my eyes to the bottom of the page too!
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