Cover Letter Tutorial -- Page 53

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Quantify and Exemplify in Your Job-Search Cover Letters:

Distinguish your cover letter from those of other job-seekers by quantifying and giving examples that amplify and prove the claims you make in your letter.

Quantifying means using numbers to illustrate your accomplishments -- wherever possible -- to make your case to the employer.

Follow this link for some examples of quantifying in cover letters.

Follow this link for variations on quantifying in cover letters that give superlatives and "firsts."

Exemplifying means providing examples that lend credibility to your qualifications. Click here for examples from job-seeker cover letters.

To learn more about the importance of quantifying your accomplishments, read our article (opening in a new window so you don't lose your place in the tutorial): For Job-Hunting Success: Track and Leverage Your Accomplishments.

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