Résumé Cover Letter Tips

While your résumé is a summary of your credentials, your cover letter can be
an effective marketing tool. Your aim is to demonstrate why your education,
work experience, skills, and background uniquely qualify you for the position
you're applying for.
A cover letter should contain three main sections:
FIRST PARAGRAPH
• Identify the position for which you are applying.
• State how you learned of the position and why you are interested in the
position or organization.
SECOND PARAGRAPH
• Summarize why you are a strong candidate for the position.
• Target the job description and specifically discuss how your skills relate
to the job requirements.
• Highlight one or two of your accomplishments or abilities that show you
are an excellent candidate for the position.
• Detail positive characteristics and past experiences that illustrate how
your qualifications will benefit the organization.
CLOSING PARAGRAPH
• Thank the person for considering your résumé and offer to provide
additional information.
• Include your phone number and when you can be reached.
See sample cover letter!
Michigan Civil Service Commission, Employment Information and Career Planning Services
400 South Pine Street• P.O. Box 30002• Lansing, MI 48909
800-788-1766 (voice) • 517-373-3030 (voice) • 517-335-0191 (TTY)
Detroit Regional Office • Cadillac Place
3042 West Grand Boulevard • Suite 4-400 • Detroit, MI 48202
313-456-4400 (voice) • 313-456-4409 (TTY)
www.michigan.


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