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Cover Letter Application Letter
• Dear Ms. Jessica Tilman,
• Dear Mr. Gilhooley,
•  • I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As
• In my five-year career as a paralegal, I have honed my legal research requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume
and writing skills, and the attorneys I’ve worked with have and three references.
complimented me on my command of case law and litigation support. • 
Spiegel Law Firm’s 20 years in practice proves that the firm has strong • The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my
values and excellent attorneys, which is why I want to be a part of the strong technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate
for this position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include:
Spiegel Law Firm team.
• I currently serve as a paralegal for Chandler LLC, where I work closely • I have successfully designed, developed, and supported live use applications
with the partners on a number of high-priority cases. During my time • I strive for continued excellence
here, I implemented a new calendar system that ensures timely filing of • I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers
court papers. This system has prevented missed deadlines and allowed
for better organization of internal and client meetings. • With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a full understanding of the full
•  Previously, as a paralegal for the Neuerburg Law Firm, I received praise life cycle of a software development project. I also have experience in learning and
excelling at new technologies as needed.Please see my resume for additional
for my overall support of the legal team and my positive attitude.  information on my experience.
•  My further qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers •
University, a paralegal certificate, and training in LexisNexis, Westlaw, I can be reached anytime via email at george.gillhooley@email.com or my cell phone,
and Microsoft Office Suite. 909-555-5555.Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking
with you about this employment opportunity.
•  I would love the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your • 
legal team. Thank you in advance for your consideration, and I look • Sincerely,
forward to hearing from you. • 
•  Sincerely, • 
• Chase Broadstein • ALI BABA
• chasebroadstein@emailcentral.com
• (222) 222-2222
A job application letter format is a business letter
that states an applicant’s intention in a specific
job applying for.

It is a letter that provides detailed information


Application about the applicant.

Letter It explains how a person was able to discover the


job, how interested is he with the job, as well as
the reasons why he wanted to be chosen.

Skills and abilities are also clearly identified in an


application letter because it helps in determining
how qualified the applicant is.
A cover letter template, on the other hand, is a letter that
introduces an applicant, it mentions the job title a person is
applying for.
The purpose of a cover letter (cover letter samples) is to
encourage someone in the recruitment team to read an
applicant’s resume.

Cover A cover letter also matches the skills and abilities required
by the job.
Letter It is a document that does not exceed more than one page.

The closing of a cover letter is usually in the form of a call-


to-action.
• Cover letters and application letters formally introduce the job
Merits of applicant. It describes how skills and abilities qualify a person for
the job they applied for.

Application • They also explain unique traits and other significant experiences
that molded a person into becoming an ideal employee in the
designated area of expertise.
Letter and • They also serve as supporting details of a resume and a
curriculum vitae. The things in the bullet list of a resume or

Cover Letter curriculum vitae can be clearly explained in an application letter


and sample cover letter with emphasis.
• They also help explain the things you wanted to contribute to the
company you are applying for.
• Lastly, cover letters and application letters make stand out among
other applicants because the two documents can’t get a second
look, it is mainly unique because each person is different and has
different styles and ways of doing things.

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