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Cold Contact Cover Letter

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Definition: A cold contact cover letter is a document sent with your resume to companies that have not advertised job openings.

A cold contact cover letter should explain the reason for your interest in the specific organization and identify your most relevant skills or experiences.

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Also Known As: cold call cover letter, cold contact covering letter
Examples:
Susan sent a cold contact cover letter to ABC company detailing why she would be an asset to the organization.

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