How to Write a Cover Letter for a Phlebotomy Tech
There is no substitute for a good résumé full of applicable experience. Assuming your experience, education and licensing where applicable is good enough to survive this, a human being is going to look at your cover letter, and it ought to be a good one.
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Instructions
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The first step is to outline what your cover letter should include. This means just noting what information you want to tell the recipient up-front. But remember that the letter ought to be brief. According to Monster.com, a cover letter should not be more than three paragraphs or so long---less than a page. Don't ramble on with personal information; just keep it businesslike, friendly and upbeat. Emphasize, but don't inflate or fabricate, your knowledge or experience.
The things you want to include are:
1) Your relevant experience and skills;
2) Your understanding of what the advertiser or recruiter is looking for; and
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If you are responding to an advertisement that lists desired experience or education, make certain to mention yours in the letter in the first paragraph. If there is no ad or the ad has no requisites listed, highlight your competency in basics such as drawing blood, maintaining equipment, dealing with patients, performing clerical functions or performing first aid.
Since the duties of the phlebotomist will differ by facility, your cover letter should address the specific needs of that location. If you have work experience in screening blood donors, for example, it is worth mentioning that in a cover letter directed for a blood center.
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Display your knowledge of the facility to which you are applying by making mention of it in your letter. The Office of Career Services at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., recommends that you "Research the company and the specifics about the position so you can tailor your letter to the needs of the organization."
For example, suppose XYZ Lab is the primary lab service of company in the state of New Mexico, and says so on the "About Us" section of its website. In your letter you may make mention of the fact in your closing paragraph. This is especially useful if you are sending a blind application.
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Now it's time to write the letter. Make certain you use proper business letter format. This will include your address and other contact information, date, addressee's information, salutation, and closing. If you are using a word processing program like Microsoft Word, use the Letter Wizard or similar feature to automatically create a document in a professional letter format.
Enclose or attach your resume and any necessary paperwork. If your desired wage is required, it should be in the cover letter, not the résumé. Do not volunteer salary information.
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