Cover Letter..?

[LouisA]

I want to apply for a Vet Tech job at my local Humane Society. They asked that you present your Resume and Cover Letter in person if you want to apply for the job. I have my resume, but I have never written a cover letter. How important is a Cover Letter? And what am I supposed to write?

[Jasmine]

http://www.quintcareers.com/covres.htmlI would click some of the links below it like the "Do's and Dont's"It explains a cover letter and I think theres a quiz about it too ^__^

[Jennifer]

It's a letter stating the job you're interested in, what you feel your qualifications are, and your experience. It can be pretty short; mine aren't more than 10 sentences or so.. let me google for an example.. brb. Also, there are usually examples of them on Word and other programs.Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Email Date Name Title Organization Address City, State, Zip Code Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name: I am writing in reply to the classified ad seeking to fill the position of Graduate Student Advisor for the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree program. I have been awarded the degree of Master of Arts from XXXX so I understand the need for academic advisement and program planning in a nontraditional higher education environment. I have also experienced, first-hand, the comforting effect of being able to contact an adviser who genuinely cares for the success of students. During my career as an electrician I was elected Chairman of the Executive Board which sat as the union’s representatives to the apprenticeship advisory board. In this capacity I was able to be an effective advisor to apprentices who were experiencing scholastic problems which threatened their future in the industry; especially to older apprentices who were seeking a career change and had problems adjusting to the obligations of work, school and family life. I believe my educational background in nontraditional post-graduate education and my work related duties of counseling and advising students enrolled in learning programs qualifies me for consideration for the position of Graduate Student Advisor. I look forward to discussing how my skills can be of value to XXX as it prepares to move into the new millennium. Sincerely, Your Signature Your Typed NameAs far as the importence, it's a way for you to promote yourself, and kind of summarize what's in your resume. If your coverletter isn't eye-catching, sometimes, your resume won't be read entirely, and just skimmed. Good luck getting this job, I know you're looking forward to it!