7 Effective Cover-Letter Elements

April 16th, 2010 admin

Do you know the 7 Elements of a Highly Effective Cover Letter? Find out .


Originally posted on ResumesAndCoverLetters

 
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Address Your Cover Letter to a REAL PERSON!
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End Your Cover Letter with Enthusiasm
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