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Cover Letter Writing

Cover Letter Tips

• Always proofread your cover letters to make sure there are no mistakes. It is a good idea to have someone else look them over.
• Each letter needs to be tailored to the position you applied for.
• Cover letters should be original. Make a copy of the letter for your personal files and keep it with the position advertisement.
• Single-space the body, double space between paragraphs.
• Don't start a business letter with the word "I."

For more cover letter examples see the job search information in the career library. If you need additional help writing a cover letter, make an appointment at the front desk to see a career counselor.

Sample Cover Letters

• Graduating Senior/New Graduate
• Alum/Some Experience
• Internship Sample #1
• Internship Sample #2

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