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An assertive statement explaining what you plan to do and what you hope the employer will do is harder to ignore than a vague request for consideration Example: Thank you for considering me for this position. Please refer to my resume for further information on my background and skills. I will email you next week to schedule a time to meet. I look forward to speaking with you Salary Statements Steer clear of stating salary requirements in the resume or cover letter. If a salary statement is required, you will wanttoresearchtheindustryandpositionsalarynormstrYwww.salary.comorotherslistedonourwebsiteat http://www.unh.edu/uacc/otherjoblinks.htmlorcontacttheUaccforthelateststatistics Below are examples of words that can help you highlight your transferable and related skills and experiences Self-Descriptive Words Action Words (Add personal qualities to the letter) (Serve to convey an ambitious and a productive person) active accelerated motivated aggressive loyal administered organized methodical approve participated alytic objective coordinated conceived planned broad-minded pinpointe conscientious personable programmed consistent pleasa controlled proposed constructive positive created proved creative practical delegated provided dependable productive developed recommended determined proficient demonstrated reduced diplomatic realistic directed reinforced disciplined eliminated reorganized resourcefu revan efficient rev energetIc enterprising sincere generate enthusiastic ophisticated influenced structured extroverted implemented fair talented UniversityAdvising&caReerCenter.102HoodHouseDurhamNh.603-862-2064.www.unh.edu/uaceUniversity Advising & Career Center • 102 Hood House • Durham, NH • 603-862-2064 • www.unh.edu/uacc your familiarity with the field. A genuine show of enthusiasm and knowledge will set you apart from those sending generic form letters. Example: My communications experience, gained through internships and summer employment, has provided me with the qualifications you are seeking. Specifically, I have strong writing skills, having produced numerous press releases and newsletter articles. In addition, I have coordinated several complex projects, both on the job and as part of my academic work. I am familiar with [company] and admire your firm’s strong track record in landing large clients in the environmental and health care fields - two areas which reflect my own interests, as you'll see on my attached resume. In the Final Paragraph, always thank the employer for considering your application and say what you’ll be doing to follow up on your letter. An assertive statement explaining what you plan to do and what you hope the employer will do is harder to ignore than a vague request for consideration. Example: Thank you for considering me for this position. Please refer to my resume for further information on my background and skills. I will email you next week to schedule a time to meet. I look forward to speaking with you. Salary Statements: Steer clear of stating salary requirements in the resume or cover letter. If a salary statement is required, you will want to research the industry and position salary norms. Try www.salary.com or others listed on our website at http://www.unh.edu/uacc/otherjoblinks.html or contact the UACC for the latest statistics. 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