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Should a cover letter address the job duties or requirements first? (Letter is for existing position)?
Posted by brian in Cover Letter HELP on Oct 9th, 2010 | one response


I am confused about whether to address the job duties or requirements first. For example, say the job duties are coloring the walls, and the requirement is a box of Crayola crayons. What should I put first, my experience in coloring walls or the specs of my box of crayons?

Thanks for your time!

P.S. Although this sounds like a joke question, it isn’t. I’m went with a funny example to hide my identity.

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One Response to “Should a cover letter address the job duties or requirements first? (Letter is for existing position)?”

  1. weirdiscomplimentary says:
    October 9, 2010 at 4:24 am

    Hmmm…. I’ve never thought about this before, but your question prompted me to go back and look at some of my former cover letters.

    I usually start by introducing myself. In my introduction, I generally say something about my education and experience (both of which are requirements for the job). I say how many years I’ve been in the profession, what kind of environment I’ve worked in before, and where and what type of degree I received.

    Then I talk about the job itself and why I think I am qualified. I refer back to my experience and education to address how I would be well-suited to the specific duties of the job.

    I usually close by stating why I want to work at the organization. What I like about the org, it’s reputation, mission, etc.