Cover letters must be brief, informative, and hold the reader's attention.
Employers use cover letters as the initial screening tool in deciding whom to interview.
A good cover letter expresses that you are seeking a more personal conversation about possible employment. It should draw a connection between the needs of the current job or internship opening and the skills you can bring to the job or internship. Cover letters are intended to introduce, highlight, summarize, and request further contact. For simplicity's sake, left justify all paragraphs and information. Include your phone number and email address.