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Choose a Cover Letter

The cover letter is your introduction to the employer. Its main purpose is to get the employer to read your resume. The purpose of the resume is to get an employer to see you!

The cover letter shows how your background fits the particular job. Whenever you send out a resume, send a cover letter along with it.

You can create a simple cover letter that will get the employer to read your resume. If you'd like more control over the look of your cover letter, you can create a custom cover letter instead. For best results, read the cover letter Do's and Don'ts before you begin.

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