Cover letters are a nice way to let the employer know why
you are sending them a resume and ensuring that you are considered for the
right job! Basic parts of a cover letter include:
Letterhead – your contact information usually you can copy
the header from your resume to paste at the top of your cover letter
Date
Employer name and address
Re: job you are
applying to
Dear Hiring Manager (insert name if at all possible),
Paragraph One:
Explain what position you are applying for and a very few of your
skills/abilities that make you a person they would want to interview.
Paragraph Two: Expand
on paragraph one by including examples of how you could apply your knowledge
skills or abilities to the employer’s benefit.
Or how you have done so in the past.
Paragraph Three: Detail
why would like to work for this employer.
Paragraph Four: Thank
the employer for their consideration and ask for an interview. Or note that you will call them to follow up
for an interview.
Close the letter using Sincerely, Regards, etc.
Include your name and best way to reach you
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