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Career Services
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
1301 Human Services Center
Charleston, IL 61920

Phone: (217) 581-2412
Fax: (217) 581-2222
Email: Linda Moore, Director of Career Services

Office Hours
Fall & Spring Semester:
Monday-Friday:
8:00 am-4:30 pm

Summer Semester:
Monday-Thursday:
8:00 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Career Services - Cover Letters

Cover Letters

If you send a resume, you must send a cover letter along with it.

A cover letter is either a formal letter or an email that is sent to an employer to introduce and highlight your resume. Use your cover letter to bring your resume to life and tell the employer why you are qualified for the job.

Quick Tips

Standard Cover Letter Format

Sample Cover Letter

Thank You Letters

Acceptance/Refusal Letters (samples)

To ensure that your cover letter is in top condition, have it reviewed by one of our staff. Attend one of our Resume Workshops or make an appointment by calling 217-581-2412 or stop by 1301 HSC.

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