How to Customize Your Cover Letter

To customize your cover letter - a good rule of thumb is to do a little research on the company for which you are applying and customize your killer cover letter to that particular employer.

- Address an individual, not a company - in most cases you can find out who the cover letter should go to by doing a little research. Call the company or look it up on the Internet to find the most logical place to send your resume.

- Check for errors - always check for errors in spelling or typos. Remember this is your first impression and you don’t want to show sloppy work.

- For examples use query letters - query letters are cover letters that writers send to a potential magazine. It’s a good idea to check these out to get some ideas.

- Send a thank-you letter - as a follow up to any interview, make sure you send a thank-you letter. Often this makes the difference between someone who gets an interview and one who does not.

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