Cover Letters Attached to Resumes

Before you even lift the pencil, type on the keyboard and write your cover letter, research the company you are targeting first. Check out their facts and figures and within the body of your cover letter, talk about how you can contribute. It shows them that you’ve taken an interest and you’re not sending them a generic cover letter based on yourself only. And most importantly, be persistent. Check back with them periodically, and even if you don’t fit the position, ask for an informational interview. Then they can get to know you and see what else they can offer.