How to Send a Cover Letter to Multiple People
A typical job search requires you to apply for several jobs before you find the right fit for your career goals. This means you'll need to prepare several cover letters to apply for each job. Gone are the days where you can simply write a one-size-fits-all cover letter. Today's job search requires that you put extra work into your cover letters and personalize each one to the specific job you're applying for.
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Instructions
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Make a list of each company to send your resume and cover letter to. Research and read everything you can find about the company and its products and services.
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Find the contact information for each company's hiring or human resource manager. Make sure you have the proper spelling of the name and their contact information, including mailing and email addresses. Find out the way each hiring manager wants to receive application packages---remember, you must show that you can follow directions and that you're willing to go the extra mile to get a job.
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Write a cover letter tailored specifically for each company. You cannot simply write one letter, add a name and send it out. Instead, you must demonstrate that you understand the company and how you can best fit in within their organization. Add the specific hiring manager's contact information to each letter and be sure to open with the proper salutation (Dear Mr. Smith, Dear Ms. Johnson, etc.)
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Proofread your cover letter and resume to make sure it's free of spelling and grammatical errors. Even one mistake can take you out of the running for your dream job. Don't take that chance. You can even ask friends and family to look over your cover letter; sometimes a fresh perspective is all that's needed to catch an error you might have missed.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep your cover letter to a maximum of one page. Hiring managers don't have time to read cover letters that are several pages in length. If it's too long, you run the risk of having your cover letter and resume end up in the trash.
