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4. Apply

Cover letter

One page

Send one unless the ad says not to. Three or four paragraphs on one page, saved as DOCX or PDF, with your tailored resume attached.

  • Address the person who posted the job, or use “Dear Hiring Manager”. Avoid “To whom it may concern”.
  • Name the job, say how you found it and why it interests you, then give your skills and when you can start.
  • Use the same keywords as the job ad.

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