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Cover Letters and Correspondence

Clear and mistake-free communication with employers is very important.  Over the last ten years employers have ranked communication is the top skill they are looking for in prospective employees.  Cover letters and correspondence is a chance for you to show that you have effective communication skills.  Below are several links with good examples of correspondence.

CCO Job Search Manual Academic Cover Letters Acceptance Letter Applicant Request For a Reference Cover Letters 1: Quick Tips Cover Letters 2: Preparing to Write a Cover Letter Cover Letters 3: Writing Your Cover Letter FAQs About Thank you Letters Follow-up After No Response to Our Interview Inquiry About Cover Letter and Resume

JobStar Central –  Cover Letters Letters Concerning Employment Rejection to Job Offer Request for Further Negotiation Sample Cover Letters Tailoring Employment Document For a specific Audience Thank You Follow Up Letters Thank You Letter Guide Tips for Writing Thank you Letters Tutoring Cover Letters