How to create a cover letter for a job resume

I just read that cover letters are often just scanned and the more "key words" you use that fit with the job description and job duties, the better. Just don't misspell or used weird or colored stationary (other than, you know, white, off white, neutral), use a classic font.

It also depends a lot on the industry and size of company - if I were applying to be a scientific climate modeler, I would expand on my abilities; if I were applying for something for which I was overqualified, I would definitely address my willingness to jump in for more mundane tasks.

Oh the joy of creating a cover letter. I remember doing this a couple months back for freshmen seminar. It was a pain in the ass since i'm only 14 with no real work experience.

Although I do not really remember everything I needed, I did do a quick search for what you need in a cover letter, and what it requires. Use the following 3 links as it may help you. Hope it does.

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverlettersamples/a/coverformat.htm
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverlettersamples/a/cover-letter-layout.htm
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverlettersamples/a/covertemplate.htm

Good luck.