Cover letter format
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| hedenstrom_sample_cover_letter.pdf |
Current Street Address
City, State, Zip
Phone
Email
Date of Writing
City, State, Zip
Phone
Date of Writing
Full Name of Employer
Organization
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Dear ,
Opening Paragraph: This is where you directly state the position you are applying for. You mention how you heard about the position and state something else about yourself that may catch the reader’s eye.
Main Paragraph: You do not want to repeat your CV/Resume here. The goal in the main paragraph is to highlight one or two most suitable jobs on your CV that will directly relate to this specific position. You are not here to brag about yourself but rather explain why you are a perfect fit for them. They do not care as much about you as they care about how you will fit into their organization.
To do this, make sure you do your research and mention a few things that their program is known for or that is unique about their program. Then you tie in your qualifications and how the two marry well. Make sure you do your research because they want to know that you know about them. Whatever you end up writing, you want to make sure that you highlight everything that makes you qualified for this job in a brief and organized way.
Closing Paragraph: This is to reiterate your interest in the position and thank them for your time. You want to write something to the likes that you look forward to meeting them and would love to talk more with them about the position.
Sincerely,
(Sign your name)
Type Your Name
Current Position
Enclosure (write this when there are other materials enclosed with your cover letter)
Organization
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Dear ,
Opening Paragraph: This is where you directly state the position you are applying for. You mention how you heard about the position and state something else about yourself that may catch the reader’s eye.
Main Paragraph: You do not want to repeat your CV/Resume here. The goal in the main paragraph is to highlight one or two most suitable jobs on your CV that will directly relate to this specific position. You are not here to brag about yourself but rather explain why you are a perfect fit for them. They do not care as much about you as they care about how you will fit into their organization.
To do this, make sure you do your research and mention a few things that their program is known for or that is unique about their program. Then you tie in your qualifications and how the two marry well. Make sure you do your research because they want to know that you know about them. Whatever you end up writing, you want to make sure that you highlight everything that makes you qualified for this job in a brief and organized way.
Closing Paragraph: This is to reiterate your interest in the position and thank them for your time. You want to write something to the likes that you look forward to meeting them and would love to talk more with them about the position.
Sincerely,
(Sign your name)
Type Your Name
Current Position
Enclosure (write this when there are other materials enclosed with your cover letter)
