Applicants often send out the same resume to many different employers.
The application letter, however, is written for a particular position with a particular organization that has advertised or announced an opening. So reasons for applying for a specific position at a particular organization should be included to specify and personalize the application. There are a number of options students may take to fulfill this assignment. If a student knows of an opening that is unannounced, a brief description of the position must be included with the application letter. Otherwise, students must include with their letters a copy of the announcement or a copy of the graduate school question to which they have responded.