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Part 4

Letters That Work

With the exception of junk mail, a letter is welcomed by almost everyone, and your prospective
employer is no exception. In fact, your cover and thank-you letters might be the elements of your
application that send the message that you’re the one for the job. Whether it’s the way you sell
yourself in writing or the personality that comes through in your words, your letter holds the
power to make a personal connection between you and the manager.
“Easy for you to say,” you mumble. “You’re a writer. I freeze at the thought of putting my pen to
paper.” Relax! Part 4 gives some easy-to-follow advice that will make your fingers fly across your
keyboard to create letters that work.