Think of the body of your cover letter as a summary of your resume. This is where you will grab the attention of the reader and make them want to not only read your cover letter but your resume as well.
First, tell the reader how you learned about the position. This can happen through referring to the publication the job listing appeared in or the person who told you about the position. Be as specific as possible.
You also want to address why the employer should hire you. Give them exact reasons why you're the best person for the job. You can do this by placing bullet points in your letter that focus on your strengths. For example, your strengths may be your experience, background, and education. Put three bullet points in your letter explaining exactly why those make you a good candidate.
Make sure you're specific in listing your strengths so that you gather enough interest to make an employer want to review your resume and invite you to come in for an interview.
Tomorrow we'll talk about the close of your letter and how to show you're ready to get started in the interview process.
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