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Resume cover letters are not an option - they are a requirement!  You need a dynamic cover letter to grab and hold the reader's attention so you can interest them in who you are and motivate them to look at your resume.

Don't underestimate the importance of a cover letter in the resume writing  process.  Even electronically-submitted resumes need a cover letter and many companies accept cover letter documents right along with your resume

Here are some free sample cover letters and response letters you can cut-and-paste from to put into your own cover letters.

The "Bob" Response Letter                             [cover-letter-bob.rtf]
This letter is in response to an interview.  It is aggressive, bold, and reflects a genuine interest in contributing to the growth of the target company.  It is very positive, upbeat, and hopeful -- without being too brash.   Feel free to use pieces-parts of this document in your own cover letter or response letter!

The "Daniel" Cover Letter                                 [cover-letter-daniel.rtf]
This cover letter, while less aggressive than the "Bob" document, it is still a strong introductory piece.  It markets overall strength, without going into detail, and generates reader interest.  Also check the "Mindy" document for a more basic, yet straight-forward approach.  Feel free to use pieces-parts of this document in your own letter!

The "Mindy" Cover Letter                                 [cover-letter-mindy.rtf]
This cover letter is quite benign...safe, while less aggressive than either the "Bob" document or the "Daniel" document.  It is "clean", to the point, and is positive.  Feel free to use pieces-parts of this document in your own letter!

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