$2.$Next, write an expanded cover letter $(12-$point font, single or double$-$spaced$).$ Please use the resources above to help guide the development of your cover letter. You are also welcome to use other resources. Your expanded cover letter will include the sections and information listed below. Your expanded cover letter may be longer than one page, given the requirements for this assignment and the level of detail I want all of you to provide.$$

Date and your contact information

Greeting or salutation

An opening paragraph that includes your name, the position title, and the company name

Middle paragraphs which include the following $($in no specific order$)$:

Discuss your background personal purpose statement that includes:

A rationale for your personal purpose statement

An explanation of how your personal purpose statement helped you choose your career

Include the degree you pursued at Valencia and your transfer institution $($if applicable$)$ and how it relates to the position

Discuss how your professional or educational experience relates to at least four essential duties, primary duties, or responsibilities from the position description with specific examples or details. This may include details about the steps you took after completing your degree to secure your career, including internships, certifications, licensures, etc. Details and examples should mirror the information you included in your r$$sum$.$

Discuss how your values, interests, or goals relate to the company's mission, values, or position description. I want you to know that this will require you to research the company's website to learn more about it$.$

A closing paragraph discussing how two of your talents related to the position.

Professional sign$-$off