• P1 - Who am I and why am I writing (see Differentiate Your Letter in Cover Letter Writing Tips)
• P2 - What skills do I have to offer and how can the company use them
• Include your SHU experience.
• P3 - Indicate what you want next
• Thank the contact.

Alternative Framework #1

• I AM – your background
• I CAN – skill set
• YOU GET – firm's gains by hiring me

Alternative Framework #2

• WHY READ – connection to position
• WHY ME – memory aid skill set
• WHY YOU – background and link to firm
• WHAT NEXT – actions desired

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