Computer skills for a resume include proficiency in productivity suites such as Google Workspace (Docs, Calendar, etc.) and Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, etc.).
Follow standard resume format and include your skills alongside your experience and education.
If you’re writing a resume, don’t forget to check it for typos with a grammar tool such as QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker.
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A cover letter can explain various things that a resume cannot. For example, a cover letter can:
In general, resumes are objective, and cover letters are more personal. The same goes for when you compare a CV and cover letter.
That said, both your cover letter and resume must be error-free, so use QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker before sending.
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Your cover letter should match your resume format stylistically, but their content should not match.
Fonts, colors, and any design elements should match in both documents. Likewise, if you write a CV, your cover letter and CV should match in terms of style.
On the other hand, they should have complementary—not matching—content. Your resume outlines your qualifications and experience. The purpose of a cover letter is to showcase your personality and tailor your application to the specific job.
Both your cover letter and resume must be free of grammar and spelling errors, so run a QuillBot grammar check before sending.
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To write a letter of interest for a teaching position, follow the general guidelines on how to write a letter of interest and adapt it for education.
Find the right contact at the school or school district you’re writing to (e.g., a principal, superintendent, or school board chair).
In the opening paragraph, express why you want to work for the school. Highlight specific initiatives, commitments, or accomplishments.
In the body paragraph, briefly summarize your experience and skills that make you a good fit for the school’s goals and mission.
When closing your letter of interest, include a call-to-action for your reader, like asking them for a brief meeting or call.
Before sending your letter, make sure it is as concise as possible by using QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to trim unnecessary words.
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A letter of inquiry is the same thing as a letter of interest. You write a letter of interest to express your desire to work at a company when no specific job opening exists.
A letter of interest and a cover letter are not the same thing. A cover letter details why you’d be the ideal candidate for a specific job opening.
Regardless of whether you write a letter of inquiry or a cover letter, make sure it’s error-free with QuillBot’s Grammar Checker.
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A letter of interest should be one page or less (or about 200–300 words).
When you write a letter of interest, focus on your enthusiasm for the company and interest in future opportunities. Keep things concise so as to not bore or overwhelm the reader.
When comparing letters of interest with cover letters, understand that cover letter length is a bit longer (300–400 words) because a cover letter goes into more detail about your application to a particular job.
QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you rewrite your letter of interest to be the ideal length.
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No, you should not use “To Whom It May Concern” in a cover letter. This greeting is outdated and impersonal.
Ideally, you should address a cover letter to the specific hiring manager, using “Dear” and their full name (e.g., “Dear Kira Maddox”).
When you have to address a cover letter without a name, use “Dear” and the team name (e.g., “Dear Sales Team,”) or a generic title (“Dear Hiring Manager,”).
Before sending your cover letter, make sure to use QuillBot’s Grammar Checker to catch any spelling and grammar mistakes.
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You can use “Dear Hiring Manager” on a cover letter, but only when you must address a cover letter without a name.
It’s better to use the full name of the hiring manager (e.g., “Dear Leni Giorgio,”) if possible. Check the job posting, company website, and LinkedIn—or contact the company—when looking for this information.
Regardless of whether you address a cover letter with or without a name, check that it is error-free with QuillBot’s Grammar Checker.
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A complimentary close comes directly before your signature and/or name in a letter (e.g., “Sincerely yours,”). They’re usually followed by a comma.
If writing a formal letter, check for any guidelines about how to sign off. For example, modern cover letter format says to follow your complimentary close with a comma and typed name, but other types of letters may require a signature.
Choose a complimentary close that’s appropriate for the tone of your letter. For example, “See you soon” is fine in an email to a friend, but isn’t appropriate for a cover letter, where “Best regards” is a better option.
A QuillBot grammar check can make sure your complimentary close is spelled correctly.
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A salutation is a greeting (e.g., “Hello” and “Good morning”).
In writing, a salutation is the opening of a letter. Salutations are used in formal letters, informal letters, and emails, although they may look a bit different depending on the context.
For example, “Dear” is a good salutation to address a cover letter to a hiring manager or recruiter. Cover letter format recommends using the salutation, the person’s full name, and a comma or colon (e.g., “Dear Tessa James:”).
In an email to a friend, “Hi” may be a more appropriate salutation (e.g., “Hi Jim,”).
QuillBot’s Grammar Checker can make sure your salutations are free of spelling errors.
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