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Common Types of Cover Letters

Interest/Inquiry Cover Letter

An interest/inquiry cover letter is sent to investigate possible job or internship opportunities. In this type of cover letter, you will need to state how you found out about the organization, why you are sending them your résumé, and indicate if you received a referral from someone within the organization. It is important to follow-up these types of cover letters within two weeks with a telephone call since you will most likely not receive any response, especially if no positions exist.

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Application Cover Letter

An application cover letter is sent in response to an advertisement for a job or internship opportunity. In this type of letter, you will need to indicate how you found out about the position and relate your skills and experience to the specific position. As with the interest/inquiry cover letter, it is vital to follow-up with the employer within two weeks to ascertain your application status.

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