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every resume should have a great cover
 

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every resume should have a great cover
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letter to go with it
 

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letter to go with it
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it's what a hiring manager will see
 

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it's what a hiring manager will see
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first so it's important to make sure
 

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first so it's important to make sure
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your cover letter is effective and easy
 

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your cover letter is effective and easy
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to read here are a few tips for making
 

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to read here are a few tips for making
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your cover letter the best it can be
 

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your cover letter the best it can be
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gather all necessary information first
 

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gather all necessary information first
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this includes the job description name
 

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this includes the job description name
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of the hiring manager and any other
 

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of the hiring manager and any other
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research you've gathered about the
 

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research you've gathered about the
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company address your letter to a
 

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company address your letter to a
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specific individual if this isn't
 

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specific individual if this isn't
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possible use a gender-neutral greeting
 

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possible use a gender-neutral greeting
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like dear hiring manager or staff
 

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like dear hiring manager or staff
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selection team no matter what you're
 

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selection team no matter what you're
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writing it's always a good idea to start
 

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writing it's always a good idea to start
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with a rough draft and that goes for
 

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with a rough draft and that goes for
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cover letters - a rough draft will help
 

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cover letters - a rough draft will help
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you get your thoughts in order before
 

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you get your thoughts in order before
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you write the final version proofreading
 

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you write the final version proofreading
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your draft is also important but don't
 

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your draft is also important but don't
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rely solely on your own revision have
 

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rely solely on your own revision have
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someone edit and proofread your cover
 

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someone edit and proofread your cover
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letter before you send it out practicing
 

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letter before you send it out practicing
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good writing techniques is another
 

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good writing techniques is another
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important part of crafting a
 

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important part of crafting a
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well-written cover letter use active
 

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well-written cover letter use active
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consistently exceed customer
 

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expectations by offering personal
 

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attention and product expertise finally
 

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attention and product expertise finally
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format your cover letter to be easy to
 

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default font that's easy to read such as
 

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bullet points or bold text and be sure
 

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cover letter is your opportunity to
 

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showcase yourself as the right person
 

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effort necessary to write your cover
 

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letter can help strengthen your chances
 

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of securing an interview and possibly a
 

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