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    Cover letters: The good and the bad

    Need to come up with a great cover letter? When it comes to writing a winning cover letter, it’s often the little things that add up to make a big difference.

    Here are two examples of cover letters; one that hits the mark, and one that doesn’t.

    Keep these examples in mind when you create a new cover letter, or compare one you have already to see what you could add or adjust.

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