Resume Cover Letter

Writing your resume cover letter

Remember one rule: Always mail a cover letter with your resume. You'
d be foolish not to.

In a resume cover letter you can show an interest in the company that you can't show in a resume. You can also show more about yourself, while highlighting one or two of your skills or accomplishments the company can put to good use.

First off, your resume cover letter should be addressed to either the hiring authority for the position you're interested in, or the human resources director. Be sure to include the contact's full name and title, preceded by "Mr." or "Ms." If you are not sure who you should send your resume cover letter to, call the company and find out. Above all, be sure to spell your contact's name correctly.

In the resume cover letter, you need to mention:

1. the job or type of job for which you are applying, and
2. any other information that is important to your situation - for example, dates when you will be available for an interview; the best time of day or night you can be reached; and salary information, if it has been requested;
3. a bried statement highlighting your skills and experience in your resume that you think qualify you for the job.

Remember that you want to highlight skills and experience mentioned on your resume, not just parrot back your resume in cover letter form. If you are applying for a job that doesn't fit directly into your experience, make sure you explain how your background and qualification match the requirements of the position. Be specific but precise. You can see some