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    4. whats the best opening for a resume cover letter?
    whats the best opening for a resume cover letter?

    is it dear sir or madam? or to whom it may concern ? or something better?

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    0  Views: 1005 Answers: 3 Posted: 12 years ago
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      Greetings,

      I am responding to the position of ......
      12 years ago. Rating: 2
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        All letters have the same formula 1. Why you are writing 2. More detail 3. Action required


        Dear Mrs. Smith,


         After reading your advert for a xxxxx  I wish to be considered an applicant


         As you will see from the enclosed CV I am..(put some words out of the advert in here)


        If my application meets with your approval and I am given an interview I will render any further particulars required.


        Yours sincerely,


         

        11 years ago. Rating: 1
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          The best thing to do is to find out who the boss is / who does the hiring and address it specifically to that person.


          Dear Doctor Doolittle,


          My interest in animal linguistics along with my love of All animals..........

          11 years ago. Rating: 0
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