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SAMPLE REFERENCE

References:
Ms. Ann Fern
Personnel Co-ordinator
McDougal Nursing Home
6666 Rose Street
Montreal, Quebec
H3A 2A4
Tel: 444-1234

You may need to have two or three references.
Check with these people before using their
names and phone numbers.

COVERING LETTER

Send a covering letter with your resume.
A covering letter introduces you to the employer.
State which job you are applying for.

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Address your letter to the person who does the hiring (call and find out who this is).
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Keep the letter short and simple.
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Check your spelling and grammar.
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The letter should sum up what you have to offer. It is an introduction to your resume.
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Say that you would like to meet with them.
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Ask if you can phone in about one week to follow up.

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Keep your covering letter up-to-date (information and dates).

 
(see sample covering letter)

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