Covering letter for job

You would want to vary the cover letter slightly according to the specific job you are applying for. Try to somehow fit the job description in to the cover letter. Think brief, to the point and memorable - paragraph one: an intro; paragraph two: why you are right for the job; paragraph three: a call to action. In paragraph two you would explain why you are qualified for the job at hand. Let's say the job description includes working over a group of people. "Must work well with large groups" Reiterate that while still telling them something not on the resume! So I might say "As the oldest of eight children learning to work with a wide variety of personalities and skill sets is something I do naturally." If you have theatre experience you might say "Working under pressure and with fast deadlines is something I often did while _____". Whatever the job description is - you want them to know YOU are the one who can fullfill that. Good luck!