Sample Cover Letter

Date

First and Last Name
Their position/title
Company Name
Address
Address
City, State, Zip-code

Dear Ms./Mr./Dr. Last Name,

The first paragraph of your cover letter should get the reader's attention, stimulate interest, and be appropriate for the job you are seeking. You should make your goal clear to readers, and preview the rest of your letter. It is also appropriate to mention where you learned of the job opening.

Focus on your two or three strongest qualifications for a position in your cover letter. Even only one strong qualification is enough to discuss in a cover letter. Each qualification you discuss should be placed in its own paragraph, and your letter as a whole should not exceed one typed page.

Each body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that highlights one qualification. This qualification should be illustrated with specific details, and you should demonstrate how this qualification will benefit the employer. Ask the reader to refer to your resume, if possible.

Your conclusion should ask for a personal interview (be flexible regarding a date and time for the interview), be specific about how the interviewer should contact you, and include a thank you.

Sincerely,

Your Signature
Your Name

Enclosure: resume