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6 STEPS OF A GOOD COVER LETTER
Strategies And Tips

While it is important to follow a certain strategy to write a properly worded cover letter, it is not as hard as you may think. Below are six steps to get you started. Like all writing, it does take practice to learn how to write an effective one, so be sure not to get discouraged.
         
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Cover letter Strategies

Once you have done all of your research, there are six steps that you should take to actually create your cover letter.

1) Write down your best qualifications and accomplishments for this particular job opening.

2) Do a quick outline so that you can keep the cover letter to one page.

3) Write the First Paragraph to tell them who you are.

4) Write the Body of the letter in bulleted fashion of your key selling points and experiences

5) Write the Closing, be sure to ask the reader to take an action, such as calling you for an interview.

6) Proofread, proofread, proofread!