This document provides a sample cover letter template and tips for writing an effective cover letter to include with a resume when applying for jobs. The template demonstrates including an introduction that grabs the reader's attention, mentioning the specific position being applied for. It suggests explaining your qualifications for the role with evidence from your experience and concluding by thanking the employer for their consideration and next steps like following up.

1. Sample cover letters plus suggested formats. Free sample cover letters to include with
your resume for a variety of occupations and employment situations.
Here's a free cover letter template, which you can use as a guide for what to say in
each paragraph of your cover letter.
You can amend this letter as suitable and apply job vacancies.
Here are a few tips on writing a cover letter.
Daniel Hernandez
19XX Hott Street
Stillwater, OK 74XXX
(333)-635-XXXX
ACB@email.com
Aug 5, 2013
Ms. Helen Clark
Amedisys, Inc
XXX Roguski Road
Hosston, LA 71XXX
Dear Ms. ...
Start your letter with a grabber a statement that establishes a connection with your reader, a
probing question, you want to mention the name of the job you are seeking and you should
also mention any mutual contact you have within the company or a quotable quote. Briefly
say what job you are applying for. If there is not a specific job, then simply state that you
are seeking employment.
Explain why you think you are qualified for the position. You should not summarize your
resume! You may incorporate a column or bullet point format here. Give evidence of
your experience, for example I have just graduated from a Bachelor of HR
Administration - Assistant Director - Counseling Clients... Mention your most important
qualifications. Remember, the reader will consider this an example of your writing skills.
In the third paragraph, should primarily thank the employer for his or her time, and
explaining what you will do next (e.g., call the employer) explain why you would like to
work for this particular company. You can also send an e-mail or a fax to follow up on the
hard copy of your resume and cover letter, or you'll call on a certain date to set up a meeting.
Finally, thank the employer for his/her time.
Sincerely,
Christina Wright
Enclosure: resume
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