Tom writes:
I am trying to find information concerning the appropriate content and format for sending cover letters electronically. Could you provide some advice and “how to” resources?
Tom, you’ve come to the right place, because my partner (Katharine Hansen) and I consider ourselves — most especially — cover letter experts. In her book, Dynamic Cover Letters for New Graduates, Kathy states, in part: “brevity is particularly important. For some readers, a screen of email seems equivalent to a page of type…” She goes on to list the guidelines for posting your resume on the Internet.
The keys for cover letters sent via email are:
- keep it brief; even shorter than a standard cover letter;
- know the company guidelines, which can usually be found on each company’s Website;
- use limited formatting so that the letters can be more easily scanned (and because not all people have email software that allows stylized text);
- make good use of keywords in your cover letter;
- as always, proofread and edit your work, making sure there are no errors of any kind.
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