Cover letters
 Think like the employer thinks.  She/he is not interested in YOUR wants or needs.  Therefore, try to reduce the number of “I’s,” never say “ I want,” and try to give the employer the sense that you will be of value to that organization.  

Develop your Cover Letter
View our sample cover letters or use OptimalLetter to help write your cover letter.

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Sampe Cover Letters

• Sample Cover Letters
  • Cover Letter: General - pdf version
  • Cover Letter: Education - pdf version
    
    
    
• Sample Inquiry Letter
  • Inquiry Letter: Education 1 - pdf version
  • Inquiry Letter: Education 2 - pdf version
    
    
    
• Sample Prospect Letter
  • Prospect Letter - pdf version
    
    
    
• Sample Status Update Letter
  • Status Update Letter: Education - pdf version
    
    
    
• Sample Thank You Letter
  • Thank You Letter: General 1 - pdf version
  • Thank You Letter: Education - pdf version
  • Thank You Letter: Education 2 - pdf version
    
    
    
• Sample Networking Letter
  • Networking Letter - pdf version