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Cover Letter Outline as Suggested by Career Experts [+Tips]

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You search for a job ad that interests you, hit apply, and then come to a screeching halt.

They require a cover letter.

There’s no way around it, cover letters are important. And they require work.

There is a way to make the work easier, though—

By following the right cover letter outline.

Below you’ll find the perfect cover letter blueprint, suitable for all types of jobs from internship to managerial positions to career changes.

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