Cover Letters for Academic Job Applications
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A cover letter must accompany any application you submit for an academic job. The purpose of a cover letter, also sometimes called a letter of application, is to introduce yourself and to demonstrate the fit between your background and the advertised position. Use your cover letter to guide the employer's attention to the most significant portions of CV, to explain how your particular experiences have provided you with the skills you need to be successful in the position, and to convey enthusiasm for the position for which you are applying.
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