The document provides guidance on how to effectively write a cover letter in 4 paragraphs. It advises researching the company and addressing the letter to a specific person. The cover letter should state what position you are applying for, include a brief overview of relevant work history and skills, and express confidence in your ability while providing contact information.

1. Effective Cover Letters

2. How To Write A Cover Letter - Rules Give enough information to interest the reader, don’t overwhelm. Research the company. Address the letter to a specific person. Answer an ad if you have 50% of the skills or background that the ad requires. Mention the person who referred you if appropriate.

3. How To Write A Cover Letter - Contents Your address, city, state, postcode, and telephone number. Date Name, title, company, address, city, state, and postcode of person you’re writing to Greeting

4. How To Write A Cover Letter - Contents Paragraph 1: What you want. How you know about the organization. Mention enclosure of your resume. Paragraph 2: Concise overview of work history and skills that will help you perform the job. Paragraph 3: State confidence in your ability. Give information on how you can be contacted.

5. How To Write A Cover Letter - Contents Paragraph 4: Express appreciation Closing, signature, and typed name End with Yours sincerely Your name

6. Your name Address Email and phone Date Name and address of person you are sending letter to Dear Mr. or Ms or To Whom It May Concern Re: Jon reference or job name I wish to apply for the position recently advertised…. 1 space between paragraphs Yours sincerely Your name

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8. Julie Black 23 Smith Street Woodridge QLD 4216 Date Mr Jason Peterson Store Manager ABC Shop 22 Woodville Street Woodridge QLD 4216 Dear Mr Peterson I wish to apply for the recently advertised position of store assistant that was advertised on seek.com. I have worked in retail for the past 5 years and have a Certificate 11 in Retail operations. My experience includes client contact, restocking shelves, stock take, EFPTOS, cash and credit card transactions. My customer service skills are very good. I believe I would make an excellent addition to your store. I am available immediately, have my own transport and am prepared to work a 7 day roster. My resume is enclosed and I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely Julie Black Julie Black Att: Use a minimum of 12 size font and keep to one page

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