A cover letter must accompany any resume you send to an employer. Make a statement about yourself. The cover letter targets your resume and introduces you, and how you found out about the position. It also explains how you are qualified and highlights the skills you possess. Finally, it encourages the employer to refer to your resume.
Employers consistently view good writing skills as a top priority when judging applicants.
That's one of the reasons Old Dominion University places such a high value on its Writing Examination. You'll need to craft a cleverly written cover letter to compete in today's job market. Use the same type of paper as your resume. Resume-writing workshops cover this topic and are offered throughout the school year. For the schedule for your college or major, please visit the Workshop page .