Cover Letter Guidelines

Guidelines

• Your return address with the date

• The name, title, organization, and address of the person you are writing.

• First Paragraph

  Indicate what position you are applying for and how you found out about the opening. Or the sort of job you are interested in (if not aware of current openings), and how you were referred to the company or person.

• Second to Third Paragraph

• "Sell Paragraph." - "This should be the meatiest part of the letter. Use specific achievements to illustrate why you are a good candidate for the position. Highlight information which can be found on your enclosed resume.

  May demonstrate knowledge of the company as it relates to your qualifications. For example: "I understand that GlobeTec is opening a branch in Moscow. I believe that my study-abroad experience and Russian language fluency would add to my effectiveness with your organization."

• Third or Fourth Paragraph

  Thanks and contact details.

• Closing

  Salutation

  Signature

Sample Letters
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