• Intent for cover letter- letter of introduction
• Match your skills & qualifications with employers needs
• Use proper and professional language- no text speak
• Keep it to one page- single spaced
• Point out key points-this is not a replication of your resume
• Personalize it- Do NOT use a generic letter
• Address it to specific person
• Spell check, review grammar and proof read (Spell Check does not catch all mistakes!)
• Establish time line for follow up

Template
Cover Letter Template (docx) (pdf)
This template is meant to assist you in learning the format of a cover letter as well as the type of content to include.

Sample Cover Letter

HOW TO WRITE A RESUME 

• Check out How to Write a Resume at  GotResumeBuilder.com
• This site will give you some helpful hints for building your first resume!
• Key point: Make sure your resume is easy to read, free of errors and clearly shows you are a good candidate for the position.

Resources and examples for cover letters & resumes

NYS Department of Labor has examples of cover letters and instructions on letter writing in how to get a job.

Career Cruising and Monster.com have letter writing instructions & examples.

Susan Ireland Cover Letter Samples, Functional Resume Sample