Block Style Cover Letter printable pdf download

Block Style Cover Letter

Block Style Cover Letter. Formatting is very important! Follow example closely.

Everything is left justified with the option of centering your name and contact info.

Use serif type font, 10 or 12 point, Times New Roman, for example. Be consistent with

resume. Use 1-1.5” margins all around.

Your Name

Street Address

City, State, Zip

Phone, email

(Enter 2 times.)

Date

(Enter 4 times.)

Name (if known)

Title

Company

Address

(Enter 2 times.)

Dear :

(Use colon instead of comma, never use first name, if you don’t know name use

“Sir or Madam”) (Enter 2 times.)

Paragraph 1. State your interest. Identify position and where you learned of it.

Introduce your strengths.

(Enter 2 times.)

Paragraph 2. Highlight your experiences and qualifications and relate them to the

position. Refer to but don’t duplicate your resume.

(Enter 2 times.)

Paragraph 3. Request an interview and let them know when you will be following up.

Show appreciation to employer for their consideration.

(Enter 2 times.)

Sincerely,

(Enter 4 times.)

(Signature)

Your Name

(Enter 2 times.)

Enclosure: Resume

Block Style Cover Letter