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Commit db5cd51e authored by Alfred Burgess's avatar Alfred Burgess
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Added basic build system for cover letter

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# LaTeX
*.aux
*.log
*.toc
*.out
*.synctex.gz
*.fdb_latexmk
*.fls
*.gz
# LaTeX editor temporary files
*.swp
*.bak
*.synctex(busy)
*.synctex(busy).gz
# LaTeX document output
*.pdf
*.dvi
# Miscellaneous
._*
*~
*.backup
*.bbl
*.blg
\documentclass[a4paper,10pt]{letter}
% Adjust page margins if necessary
\usepackage[left=1in, right=1in, top=1in, bottom=1in]{geometry}
% Use the parskip package to add space between paragraphs
\usepackage{parskip}
% Your information
\signature{Alfred Burgess}
% \address{Your Street Address \\ City, State ZIP Code \\ Your Email Address \\ Your Phone Number}
\begin{document}
\begin{letter}{Employer's Name \\ Company Name \\ Company Address \\ City, State ZIP Code}
\opening{Dear Hiring Manager,}
% Your introduction and purpose of the letter
I am writing to express my interest in the [Job Title] position advertised on [Job Board/Company Website]. With my background in [Your Relevant Skills and Experience], I am confident in my ability to contribute to your team and make a positive impact at [Company Name].
% Briefly highlight your qualifications
In my previous role at [Previous Company], I successfully [mention an achievement or responsibility that demonstrates your skills]. This experience has equipped me with strong [specific skills relevant to the job] and a proven ability to [mention another relevant skill].
% Explain why you are a good fit for the position
I am particularly drawn to [Company Name] because of its reputation for [mention a positive aspect of the company such as innovation, commitment to quality, etc.]. I am excited about the opportunity to bring my skills and enthusiasm to your team.
% Mention any relevant qualifications or achievements
Furthermore, my [mention relevant degree or certification] and [any other relevant qualifications] make me a strong candidate for this position. I am confident that my passion for [industry or field] and my dedication to achieving results will make me a valuable asset to your team.
% Express your enthusiasm and interest in an interview
I am excited about the possibility of contributing to [Company Name] and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experiences align with your needs. Thank you for considering my application.
\closing{Sincerely,}
\end{letter}
\end{document}
COMPILER = pdflatex
CV_TARGET = resume.pdf
LETTER_TARGET = cover-letter.pdf
CV_DIR = cv
LETTER_DIR = cover-letter
CV = $(CV_DIR)/$(CV_TARGET)
LETTER = $(LETTER_DIR)/$(LETTER_TARGET)
CV_IN = resume.tex
LETTER_IN = cover-letter.tex
all: $(CV) $(LETTER)
$(CV):
$(LETTER):
$(COMPILER) -output-directory $(LETTER_DIR) $(LETTER_DIR)/$(LETTER_IN)
clean:
rm -f $(LETTER_DIR)/*~ $(LETTER_DIR)/*.aux $(LETTER_DIR)/*.log $(LETTER_DIR)/*.txt $(LETTER_DIR)/*.pdf
rm -f $(CV_DIR)/*~ $(CV_DIR)/*.aux $(CV_DIR)/*.log $(CV_DIR)/*.txt $(CV_DIR)/*.pdf
rm -f $(LETTER_DIR)/.*.swp $(CV_DIR)/.*.swp ./.*.swp ./*~
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