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Dynamic Cover Letters
Job-Search Cover Letter Tutorial

 

Page 9 of the Cover Letter Tutorial

 

Cover Letter Structure -- First Paragraph:

 

Focus of paragraph: "Why I'm Writing" -- Introduction of self and statement of interest.

 

Explain why you are writing in a way that will arouse the employer's interest.

 

Be specific about what type of position you seek and what you can offer.

 

See some examples of less-than-wonderful cover-letter openings.

 

We'll go into much greater detail on how to craft your cover letter opener a little later in the tutorial.

 

 

 

Lost? Check out the Map to the Cover Letter Tutorial... or go to the home page of the Cover Letter Tutorial for Developing Stunningly Effective Job-Search Cover Letters.

 

 

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