Cover Letter Formats
A Professional Cover Letter is Essential to Your Success!
Cover letter formats are identical to a formal business letter.  Employers are used to seeing the standard format, you cannot go wrong with using the basic layout. Hiring managers may scan your resume for just a few seconds before deciding to read it, it is critical your letter makes a great first impression. Follow this link to download and print a
Cover Letter Template. To download the template you will need an adobe reader. You can get a free version of the Adobe Reader here. Click Here to see a great example of a dynamic cover letter sure to impress! Standard Cover Letter Format
Header - Your personalized stationary or one created on a word processor containing for name, address and telephone number(s)
Date of the Letter Contact Person Name & Title
Employers Name
Employers Address Subject Line - (Optional) Re: The Position & Competition Number if applicable Salutation - Dear Mr./Ms., Last Name, (leave it out if you are not sure) Opening Paragraph - Grab the readers attention! State why you are writing, the name of the position, where you heard about the opening and that your resume is attached or enclosed. Middle Paragraph(s) - Explain how your qualifications would be of benefit to the employer. Demonstrate some knowledge of the company by showing where your specialized skills may apply in their organization. Highlight and quantify your accomplishments. This is where you tell them what you got, most importantly, what is in it for them! Closing Paragraph - Close the letter with a call to action! Tell them why you are the right person for the job. Follow up with a phone call (4-5 days) to confirm they received your cover letter / resume and to answer any questions. This is a chance to make the first personal contact, follow up, it works! Sincerely, Your Signature Your Name: Typed
Using the standard version of the cover letter formats will ensure your letter is formatted properly and most importantly leads to a call for action! Completed formatting your letter? Great! Follow the link at the bottom of the page to professional cover letter advice, use the checklist provided to ensure your letter has all the bases covered
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