The cover letter is addressed to the specific organization you are sending
your CV or résumé to. It expresses interest in the advertised position and
calls attention to any specific skills or experience you have (as noted in
your résumé) that would make you well qualified for the position. It may
request an interview.
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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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http://word.mvps.org
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"jjakees" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> What is a cover letter used for? I am a secondry school graduate and am
> applying for jobs in the retail industry. What should I include?