Formal And Common Cover Letter Example (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

COMMON

COVER

LETTER

EXAMPLE

Your Name

Current Address, City, State, Zipcode

Email address and Phone Number

Date

Mr./Ms./Dr. Name

This format mimics that of your resume. If you are sending this

Title

cover letter via email, placing your name at the top in the same

Organization/Company Name

Street Address

format as your resume (such as the one used in this example)

City, State, Zipcode

helps the employer keep all of your documents together during

the hiring process. It also looks more professional and

organized.

Dear Ms./Mr./Dr. Last Name:

Paragraph- State why you are writing. Name

the position or the type of work for which you are applying. Mention how you heard about the job opening. Make a

claim as to why you are an excellent candidate for the position (Hint: This is your thesis statement for the letter).

Paragraph- This is where you will elaborate on your thesis. Do not directly repeat

Paragraph or 2

and 3

information from your resume. Highlight the skills or areas of expertise you will bring to the position, i.e., your

educational credentials, employment experience, and personal attributes that qualify you for the position by including

specific examples from your experiences. Some significant skills employers always seek are leadership, decision-making,

and communication. Include these if you have the experience to support such claims. Also, think about who the reader

is: what skills are valued in this particular field? What are some of the issues or trends this employer might be

facing? How can you make a contribution to this organization? If you’ve “done your homework” you’ll already be

aware of some of the answers as well as some terminology of the field of choice. Reflect this awareness and

knowledge in your letter. This paragraph is the key to differentiating yourself from the next candidate.

Closing paragraph- Refer the reader to the enclosed resume. State that additional information concerning your

background and interests will gladly be furnished upon request (this includes your references). State that you will

contact them (usually in a week) to see if you might set up a mutually convenient time to meet, or that you may be

contacted at either your email address or phone. Include both your phone number and email address because neither

appears above. In the event of an on-campus interview or previously agreed upon action, state that you look forward

to talking with the employer about the opportunity in the near future. Thank the reader for their time and

consideration of your application.

Sincerely,

Remember to make a phone call or two to find out the correct name,

(Space for your signature)

spelling, and title, of the individual you should contact if it is unclear in the

job positing to whom you should address the letter. If no name is provided,

Typed Name

use Human Resources, Search Committee, or Hiring Manager.

Enclosure

Sample Cover Letters, Page | 2

Mount Holyoke College Career Development Center

, South Hadley, MA 01075 ▪ (413)538‐2080 ▪ cdc@mtholyoke.edu

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