Before reading the articles on cover letters this week and having to write my own I had never really thought much about them. I had never included a cover letter along with my resume when applying to previous jobs. However, after reading this weeks' articles I discovered the importance and professionalism of the cover letter. As I sat down to write my own I found it incredibly difficult to not simply include the information in my resume. I realized a cover letter was a chance to explain the classes and skills I have that would make me a great asset to the company. Many times people list the classes they have taken but employers do not understand the significance. The cover letter is a great place to explain this significance!
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Fri, 02/08/2008 - 20:18
I agree with your post completely. I had never considered an application letter before, and found it sort of difficult to figure out just what to put into it. As you stated that the cover letter was a chance to describe how your classes relate to the job and company, I realized that this was an opportunity to discuss many of the skill sets and how I can use them to support the job I was applying for. I found the letter to be a great tool, as after realizing that, it allowed me to explain a bit about myself in a way to captivate the reader to explore even more into how I can be a great candidate for a job. I think it adds a lot of power and background to a resume.