Anytime you mail your resume to a potential employer, a cover letter should accompany the resume to serve as an introduction and to interest the employer in learning more about you. Cover letters are written for applications for jobs, to inquire about job openings or to request an information interview.
Cover letters are one of the most important components of job search correspondence.
Many job candidates spend a great deal of time preparing an outstanding resume only to lose out on opportunities due to a hastily prepared cover letter. Develop a draft of a cover letter by following the guidelines in this information sheet. Then have a career counselor review it so you will have a first-class final cover letter. The following tips can help you put together cover letters that will make sure you get noticed. Ideally the best person to receive your resume is the person who has the capability to hire you in the department or field of the job you are seeking.