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Cover Letters &

Smith Career Center

Thank you Notes

INFORMATION GUIDE

[Sample Cover Letter, Full Block Style]

Thomas F. Green

½” to 1”

margins

1234 East St., Apt. 456

Peoria, IL 6165

November 1, 2014

If submitting electronically, this area may be omitted.

Attach the complete/formal cover letter to the email though.

Ms. Patricia M. Benjamin

Director of Human Resources

UniTech, Inc.

2692 N. New Hampshire Rd.

Chicago, IL 60606

1-2 blank lines

Salutation

(followed by

Dear Ms. Benjamin:

a colon)

1 blank line

Your opening paragraph should clearly state your reason for writing and spark the employer’s

Attract

Attention

interest. If you are responding to an advertisement, say so, giving the name and date and of the

publication or website where you saw the listing. If you learned of the position through a friend,

faculty member, or other contact, mention the person’s name.

In the second paragraph, elaborate briefly on your degree/major, related experience, and strong

Provide

supporting

set(s) of skills. Refer to portions of your enclosed resume that are particularly relevant to the job in

evidence

question. This is much easier to do if you have a job description! Try to relate how your

background and experience will benefit the employer (this will require research about the

organization). Avoid “self-serving” statements about what the job will do for you.

Emphasize

Your

Qualifications

In another (optional) paragraph, provide additional proof of your abilities by describing specific

accomplishments or highlighting specific job-related skills and qualities. Have at least one

sentence explaining why you are interested in the company/organization. What makes it special?

What attraction does it hold?

Whenever possible, avoid closing on a passive note (“I will wait to hear from you.”). State that

Actionable

you will follow up by phone (unless ad says “no calls”) or email and provide your phone number

items and

Next steps

and email address. Remember to thank him/her for reviewing your qualifications.

Sincerely,

4 blank lines for your signature

(if submitting electronically, reduce

to 2 lines and omit signature)

Thomas F. Green

2 blank lines

Enclosure(s) (Attachment(s) if sent via email)

Sources:

guidelines.html

10/13

careers@bradley.edu • bradley.edu/scc • (309) 677-2510 • Burgess Hall, First Floor

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