cover letter

T-Letter Cover Letter Template Focuses on Requirements from the Job Posting

Copy your heading from your resume. (Also use the same font as you used on your resume for your cover letter.)

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Date

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Name of Recipient

Title

Organization

Address

City, State Zip Code

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Dear Ms./Mr. Blank:

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Opening paragraph: Open dynamically, identifying yourself as a strong candidate due to your skill and/or

experience that is perfect for the position. Name the position for which you are applying. Tell how you learned of

the opening as well as why you are interested in that company. Name-drop if appropriate.

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Second paragraph: Lead with an overall sentence(s) stating that your skills and/or experience match what

they are looking for. Choose 3-5 requirements from the job posting. Be selective and choose the skills or

attributes to highlight your experience and that set you apart. *

 Skill/Attribute/Phrase** from job posting: Describe your experience that is related.

 Skill/Attribute/Phrase** from job posting: Describe your experience that is related.

 Skill/Attribute/Phrase**from job posting: Describe your experience that is related.

Alternatively, you can create a Word table (with hidden gridlines):

Your Requirements My Qualifications

Develop promotional programs and advertising initiatives

and post implementation analysis

At JungleMonkey, I developed and oversaw execution of our

advertising and promotions plans. The highlight of the year

was a partnership with Pike Place Market merchants and the

Seattle News that reached over one million people through

live interaction, print, broadcast and trade promotions.

Develop consumer/brand story for key sales tools in

collaboration with trade marketing to help with field

execution of marketing plan

Since September, I have been conducting market research

with our primary consumers and am developing

recommendations for targeted promotions that distributors

can easily implement.

Analyze marketplace consumer trends, promotion ideas,

packaging, and new product development

I have organized three focus groups for our new packaging,

resulting in adoption of a fresh look. I also manage the data

analysis functions that measure the effectiveness of our

promotions and advertising in the Pacific Northwest.

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Third paragraph: Indicate your enthusiasm for the job, the company and how you will provide value to

the organization. Make sure your closing ends on a positive note. Be active in voice and grammar. State

that you look forward to discussing in person how your experience can contribute to their company. Thank

them.

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Sincerely,

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Type your full name

MBA Candidate, Class of 20XX

Michael G. Foster School of Business

University of Washington

Notes for this letter:

* Consider language such as the following to introduce Paragraph 2:

1) I believe that the following highlights my skills and experience in relation to what you are seeking in a candidate

for Position X:

2) My experience as a ________ has prepared me to contribute to your company in the following areas:

3) The following selected attributes and experiences qualify me as an ideal candidate for (company name and/or

position):

4) My experience in the (field and/or industry) doing ______ includes the following qualifications:

** Consider a table, bullets or underlining for your category listings in Paragraph 2.