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San Francisco
Bay Biotech
San Francisco Bay Biotech, and all
of BioCareersource's publications
have been designed to provide job
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will enable them to have access to
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Information provided includes: in
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Products and Services, selected
clinical trials data; company
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market symbols; number of
employees; mergers, spin offs;
collaboration, subsidiaries; key
personnel; facilities; the drug
development process; and an
extensive biotech glossary.
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Writing the Cover Letter
Basics
The cover letter or letter of application is a personal statement of interest in a particular position or company. A resume that is being submitted by mail should always be accompanied by such a letter. It should be typed on the same quality paper as the resume and limited to one page.
Optimally, a cover letter should be addressed to a specific person since this receives more attention than one merely addressed to "Human Resources Director." A phone call to the company is also a possibility if you cannot find a name elsewhere. Each letter must be individually tailored for the particular position or company to which you are applying.
In preparing your letters, pay careful attention to the organization of ideas, grammar and spelling. Edit it meticulously and get a second opinion. Always use a standard business-letter format and maintain a formal tone, even if you are well-acquainted with your contact within the organization.
Format
A cover letter serves three basic purposes and is divided into sections accordingly:
Statement of Purpose:
- Begin with a statement of purpose. Name the position to which you are
applying and how/where you learned of the position or organization.
Explanation of Qualifications:
- Explain why you are interested in working for this employer and specify
your reasons for desiring this type of work. Emphasize any qualifications
you particularly want the employer to notice and refer him/her to the
enclosed resume.
Closing:
- State your availability for an interview. Better yet, give a time when you will recontact the company to further discuss
employment opportunities.
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