Cover for Resume

Name Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Email Address

Date Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name,

Cover Letter Body Parts

First Paragraph The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for and where you saw the listing. Include the name of a contact, if you have one.

Middle Paragraphs The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Make strong connections between your qualifications and the position requirements. Mention specifically how your skills and experience match the job you are applying for. Use several shorter paragraphs or a bulleted list of your qualifications rather than one large block of text.

Final Paragraph Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow-up, if you have enough contact information to do so.

Complimentary Close Respectfully yours,

Signature Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter)

Signature Typed

Make  sure  all  margins   are  set  to  1”  all  around;   top,  bottom,  and  sides  

Your  contact   information;  two  lines  of   space  before  the  present   Date    

The  employer’s  contact   information  then  two  lines   of  space  and  a  Salutation  

Example  of  Cover   Letter  Formatting  

Put  one  space  between   Body  Parts;   Complimentary  Close,   Handwritten  Signature,   and  Typed  Signature  

A  salutation  should   include  full  name  of  the   intended  reader