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While the content of your resume is critical, the cover letter can be even more important. Why? It can be the first impression given to a prospective employer.
Not only can a recruiter or human resource professional view a summary of your credentials, they generally view the cover letter as a means of assessing a job seeker’s communication skills. If you pass the credential summary and communication skills test, then it’s likely that your resume will be reviewed.
Here are some tips for drafting a winning cover letter.
· Make it short and concise. It should take no longer than a minute to read.
· Begin with a summary of your skills.
· Organize your thoughts to address the qualifications required for the position.
· Match your experience with the qualifications (two columns work well for doing a bullet point match).
· Highlight key accomplishments that are relevant to a potential employer.
· Close your letter with a request to discuss your credentials in greater detail.
· Always run a spell and grammar check on both your cover letter and resume.
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