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Cover Letter Outline

Your Street Address

City, State, and Zip Code

Date

Name of Organization Representative

Title of Representative

Name of Organization

Street Address or P.O. Box

City, State, and Zip Code

Dear (their full name),

First Paragraph – State the reason for the letter, the specific position or type of work for which

you are applying, and the specific company you are applying to. Indicate from which resource

you learned of the opening (Career Services, newspaper, professor, professional journal,

someone you networked with).

Second Paragraph – in 4-6 sentences indicate why you are interested in the position, the

organization, its products of services and what you can do for the employer. Sell your skills.

Explain how your academic background makes you a qualified candidate. Refer to your resume.

Point out relevant employment, internships, or volunteer experiences and specific achievements

or qualifications that will excite the reader to read your resume.

Third Paragraph – This is an optional paragraph. If you have extensive relevant work

experience and exceptional educational qualifications, you may want to use a paragraph for each.

Remember, you are not to repeat your entire resume here. This is just to highlight enough to

interest the reader.

Final Paragraph – Indicate that you desire an interview, information on any openings, etc., and

request an application. Indicate your willingness to furnish additional information about your

qualifications. You can also give your contact information i.e. your phone number and email. Be

sure to thank them for their consideration and state that you look forward to hearing from them.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

Your Name

Encl.: Resume

References

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