To show how your education and experience directly relates to the specifications of the particular position for which you are applying. To suggest a possible meeting between you and the employer to discuss your qualifications in greater detail. Cover letters are an indication of your communication skills as well as proof that you are able to write business letters. General Guidelines Always send a cover letter with your resume and be sure that it is error free. Write each cover letter for the specific position for which you are applying.
Limit cover letters to three or four paragraphs.
Be specific and to the point. Always type a cover letter and print on paper matching the color and texture of your resume. Handwritten cover letters and envelopes are unacceptable. Address your letter to a specific person within an organization, preferably the person who will be making the hiring decision. Call the company and ask for the person's name and title if one is not available in the advertisement.