{"id":4078,"date":"2009-08-07T16:05:18","date_gmt":"2009-08-07T20:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.albany.com\/hr\/2009\/08\/cover-letters-advice.html"},"modified":"2009-08-07T16:05:18","modified_gmt":"2009-08-07T20:05:18","slug":"cover-letters-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.albany.com\/hr\/2009\/08\/cover-letters-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Cover Letters Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Q: What should I include in a cover letter? I don&#8217;t want to sound too pushy or too desperate in my search, even though I am out of work.<\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>A: Cover letters can be the difference maker in whether someone will give your resume or you a second glance. Although not all of the cover letters I have sent have been received or even read, they do make you stand out from others.<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>If I had to look back at the formula I used, it was simple, and got to the point quickly. Here is a sample cover letter format that you can take and try out for yourself.<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>The first paragraph should be brief, and introduce why you are writing (ie I&#8217;d like to express my interest in interviewing for&#8230;.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>The second paragraph states briefly who you are, your credentials, etc. Two to three sentences would suffice.<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>The third paragraph states why you feel you are the right match for the job. Again, two to three sentences.<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>Finally, a polite followup (I look forward to the possibility of meeting with you soon. Please contact me at your earliest convenience at&#8230;.)<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>And lastly, a sincere close<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>Sincerely,<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>Your Name<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>with your contact information (phone, email, and street address) at the bottom.<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q: What should I include in a cover letter? 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