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Cover and Thank You Letters

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Cover Letters

Cover letters can be powerful tools. They allow you to provide more detail or clarification about information already in your resume. It’s best to match your cover letter to the employer and the specific position.

Cover Letter Example

Cover Letter Template
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Thank You Letters

Whether you’re interviewing for a job or an internship, you should write a formal thank you letter. While email is becoming more acceptable, a written letter received in the mail will stand out and impress most potential employers. 

Thank You Letter Example 

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About Declining a Job Offer

When you decide to formally accept or refuse a job offer, you will need to write a letter explaining your decision. 

Rejection Letter Example 

document review

After you draft your document using the examples above, request to have it reviewed by a career development specialist.

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