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Contact

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

PHONE

WEBSITE

Current Address

STREET

CITY

STATE

ZIP

Permanent Address

STREET

CITY

STATE

ZIP

Salutation

RECIPIENT TITLE

RECIPIENT LAST NAME

Introduction

1. In one sentence share one thing that makes you unique?

2. Is your unique thing an experience, quality, or story?

3. What skills (3 maximum) does this story amplify that relate to the job you are applying to?

4. What is the title of the position you are applying for?

5. What is the official name of the Company you are applying to?

Second Paragraph

6. What is one value of the company?

7. In three to four sentences tell a story that supports your belief in the value you provided for the previous question.

Third Paragraph

8. Name two skills you know are important to doing the job successfully.

9. Pick one of the two skills from the previous question and in three to four sentences tell a story that demonstrates how you used the selected skill.

Closing Paragraph

In a previous step you listed {{person.companyValue1}} as an important company value.

10. Identify one additional company value.

Final Steps

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Dear {{person.recipientTitle === "" ? "(Mr., Ms., Mrs.)" : person.recipientTitle}} {{person.recipientLastName === "" ? "(Last name)" : person.recipientLastName}},

{{person.uniqueQuality === "" ? "(Opening sentence)" : person.uniqueQuality}} I share this unique {{person.uniqueType === "" ? "(experience, quality, story)" : person.uniqueType}} to demonstrate my {{person.skill1 === "" ? "(skill 1)" : person.skill1}}, {{person.skill2 === "" ? "(skill 2)" : person.skill2}}, and {{person.skill3 === "" ? "(skill 3)" : person.skill3}}. The purpose of this letter is to express my interest in the {{person.positionTitle === "" ? "(name of position)" : person.positionTitle}} postion for {{person.companyName === "" ? "(name of company)" : person.companyName}} and share more about what makes me a great candidate for both the position and your company.

Based on my research, I know one of {{person.companyName === "" ? "(name of company)" : person.companyName.substr(myString.length -1).toUpperCase() === "S" ? person.companyName + "'" : person.companyName + "'s"}} values is {{person.companyValue1 === "" ? "(company value 1)" : person.companyValue1}}. This is something that is important to me as well. {{person.valueStory === "" ? "(your values story)" : person.valueStory}} The idea of working for a company that shares this value with me is exciting.

As I’ve learned more about being {{person.positionTitle.substr(0,1).toUpperCase() === "A" || person.positionTitle.substr(0,1).toUpperCase() === "E" || person.positionTitle.substr(0,1).toUpperCase() === "I" || person.positionTitle.substr(0,1).toUpperCase() === "O" || person.positionTitle.substr(0,1).toUpperCase() === "U" ? "an" : "a" }} {{person.positionTitle === "" ? "(name of position)" : person.positionTitle}} it is clear that {{person.companySkill1 === "" ? "(company skill 1)" : person.companySkill1}} and {{person.companySkill2 === "" ? "(company skill 2)" : person.companySkill2}} skills are important. {{person.skillStory === "" ? "(your skill story)" : person.skillStory}} I would love to use these skills in my role with {{person.companyName === "" ? "(name of company)" : person.companyName}}.

I love that {{person.companyValue1 === "" ? "(company value 1)" : person.companyValue1}} and {{person.companyValue2 === "" ? "(company value 2)" : person.companyValue2}} are important values to {{person.companyName === "" ? "(name of company)" : person.companyName}} and find myself connected to your mission. The {{person.positionTitle === "" ? "(name of position)" : person.positionTitle}} position is exciting to me and I believe my {{person.companySkill1 === "" ? "(company skill 1)" : person.companySkill1}} and {{person.companySkill2 === "" ? "(company skill 2)" : person.companySkill2}} will allow me to make an impact at {{person.companyName === "" ? "(name of company)" : person.companyName}} and be an asset to my team and department. I have included my resume for your review and would love the opportunity to discuss my qualifications in more detail. Thank you very much for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,