Cover Letter Guide (Page 2 of 5) in pdf

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Close the cover letter by letting the employer

Spell check your letter and have several

know that you will be in contacting them in the

other people proof-read it for form and content.

future.

Don’t say, “I hope to hear from you

It must be perfect and error free.

soon.” There’s no guarantee that you will.

A SAMPLE COVER LETTER FORMAT

Your name

Your street address

Your City, STATE, ZipCode

(Area) Phone Number

Email Address

Date

Mr. John Employer

Title

Organization Name

Street Address

City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr. Employer:

Opening Paragraph. Tell why you are writing, the name of the position or the kind of work for which you

are applying and how you heard of the company (or the position opening, if appropriate). If someone in

the company has recommended you or told you about the position, mention their name here.

Main Body. Refer to things you know about the position and the employer. Identify the exact needs they

have and what they are looking for in the ideal candidate. State the skills you have that would meet their

needs. Briefly give specific examples from your experience and/or education that support your value to

them. Do not refer the reader to your resume; they’ll see it when they turn the page. Instead, highlight

here the best of what you have to offer them.

Closing Paragraph. State the action that you will next take to initiate a face to face contact.

Sincerely,

[signature]

Your name typed

Enclosure [This means that your resume is enclosed, not ‘attached.’]

[See examples of a few cover letters on the next pages.]

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