COVER LETTERS

Cover letters are a fundamental way to introduce yourself to an employer and should be included with every submitted resume. A few points to consider are:

• Neatness and correctness are crucial. Employers will reject disorganized and error laden cover letters first.

• Always address your cover letter to a specific person. If you are not sure who that person should be, contact the company to request that person’s name and title.

• Your cover letter should be brief and concise by limiting its length to one page. It should emphasize a few accomplishments, but its main purpose is to let the employer know you are interested and wish to meet for an interview.

For more information on cover letters, visit the links below.

Cover Letter Resources

• Cover Letter Tips
• Cover Letter Essentials
• Sample Cover Letter
• Thank You Letter

Also you may use our "Resume Builder" on JobTrax to create your cover letter or you can upload your own cover letter which can then be critiqued by one of our career advisors.

For assistance with cover letters, schedule an appointment by calling 304-696-2370 or e-mail
career-services@marshall.edu.