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    A cover letter accompanies a resume and provides additional context about a job applicant's skills and experience. It explains why the applicant is interested in a specific organization and position. Effective cover letters identify the most relevant qualifications for the job. A cover letter should be typed on standard quality paper, address the employer accurately, mention the job vacancy source, express a desire for consideration and optimism about the role, enclose any other required documents, and maintain a formal tone.

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    A cover letter accompanies a resume and provides additional context about a job applicant's skills and experience. It explains why the applicant is interested in a specific organization and position. Effective cover letters identify the most relevant qualifications for the job. A cover letter should be typed on standard quality paper, address the employer accurately, mention the job vacancy source, express a desire for consideration and optimism about the role, enclose any other required documents, and maintain a formal tone.

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    How to Write an Effective Cover Letter

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    A cover letter accompanies a resume and provides additional context about a job applicant's skills and experience. It explains why the applicant is interested in a specific organization and position. Effective cover letters identify the most relevant qualifications for the job. A cover letter should be typed on standard quality paper, address the employer accurately, mention the job vacancy source, express a desire for consideration and optimism about the role, enclose any other required documents, and maintain a formal tone.

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    THE COVERING LETTER

    COVER LETTER
    A cover letter, covering letter, is a letter of introduction attached to, or accompanying another document such as a rsum or curriculum vitae. A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience. A cover letter typically provides detailed information on why are you are qualified for the job you are applying for. Effective cover letters explain the reasons for your interest in the specific organization and identify your most relevant skills or experiences.

    GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW
    Use of standard quality paper. The letter must be typed unless the employer asked for handwritten application. The name & address of the employer must be carefully written. The source of the information regarding the vacancy must be mentioned. The applicant must express desire to be considered for the position.

    CONTD
    The applicant must express enthusiasm & optimism towards receiving a favorable reply from the employer The tone of the letter must be active & positive. Must mention that the resume & the other papers, if any, are enclosed. The style of covering letter should be FORMAL.

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