Your name
Mailing address
City, state, and zip
Telephone number(s)
Email address
Today’s date
Your addressee’s name
Professional title
Organization name
Mailing address
City, state and zip
Dear (Salutation) last name,
Always start your cover letter with an attention grabber – a simple statement that will make a connection with your reader, a probing question, or a quotable quote. Briefly state the job title that you’re applying for.
The mid-section of your cover letter should be one or two short paragraphs that make relevant points about your qualifications. Do not summarize your resume. You may incorporate a column or bullet point format here.
The last paragraph of your cover letter should initiate action by explaining what you will do next (e.g., call the employer) or instigate the reader to contact you to set up a job interview. Close the cover letter by saying “thank you.”
Sincerely yours,
Your handwritten signature
Your name (typed)
Enclosure: resume