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It had be one of the oldest forms of communication, dating way back during the ancient Egypt. Written messages before, had been the only form of communication of people from different locations.

But with the advancement of modern technology, this has been just one of the many options for communication. Other forms had been introduced such as the use of telephones, telegraph and email messaging.

Letters are used for various reasons or purposes such as the following:

1. Personal communication of friends or relatives

2. Formal communication for business or office use

3. Public announcement

Cover letters in specific are used to introduce a need or a much broader topic. These are usually used for:

1. Application for a job posting or vacancy

2. Introduction in submitting a quotation for offered product/s or service/s

If the cover letter is used for applying for a vacant job post, the following should be included in the content of the letter:

1. An explanation on why the individual is sending a resume.

All resumes should have an accompanying cover letter that would explain what post the individual wants to apply for.

2. Indicate from where one had heard of such vacancy.

It would be of help if one would be specific in indicating where he or she had heard of the job vacancy, that is if it was from a television ad, from a certain website or through word of mouth.

Indicating the name of the individual who suggested that an application be sent or written is likewise appropriate.

3. Catchy enough for the reader to want to read your resume.

The letter should be polite and not over-demanding or too confident, so much as to arose interest to look upon the attached resume.