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Cover Letters
A Guide to Job Search-Related Correspondence
There are several types of letters used during the job search process:
- Cover letters (including application letters and letters of inquiry)
- Thank you letters (a follow-up to an interview)
- Acceptance letters (to accept a job offer; view an example in pdf format)
- Letters declining an offer (used to thank an employer for a job offer, but to decline it)
Many job seekers concentrate their efforts on developing a resume, but dedicate little time to writing effective letters. While a resume is important, a letter is an opportunity to further market your qualifications. And both the resume and cover letter provide the employer with a first impression of your communication skills.
You can also get more tips on making your letters as effective as possible by going over this Cover Letter Critiquing Guide.