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COVER LETTER TEMPLATE
YOUR NAME
19 Exchange Street East
Saint Paul, MN 55101
651-361-3421
CareerServices@mcnallysmith.edu
Date
Name of Hiring Manager
Title of Hiring Manager
Company Name
Address
City, State Zip
Dear Mr./Ms. or Dear Hiring Manager (Don’t “To Whom It May Concern”),
First Paragraph: Your first paragraph relays important logistic information and sets the tone for your
cover letter. Start by indicating what you are applying for and how you heard about it. If you have a
mutual connection mention their name here. End the first paragraph with an overview of your interest
and qualifications – consider it your thesis statement or message.
Middle Paragraphs: Use the next one to two paragraphs to elaborate on your background. Don’t
simply regurgitate what is in your resume. Start by referring back to your resume and giving a brief,
one sentence overview of your background. Now choose one or two experiences – academic, work,
internship, or extracurricular – to elaborate on and tie into the position. Tie your experiences in with the
position and the company. Make connections. Research the company and the position. Prove that you
are a good fit.
Final Paragraph: End the letter by thanking the company for their time and reiterating your interest in
an interview.
Sincerely,

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