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COVER LETTER TEMPLATE
Your Contact Information
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email Address

Employer Contact Information                                                                  Date
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Salutation: Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:

First Paragraph:
The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the
position you are applying for. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one. Be clear and
concise regarding your request. Convince the reader that they should grant the interview or
appointment you requested in the first paragraph.

Middle Paragraph(s):
The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Make
strong connections between your abilities and their needs. Mention specifically how your skills
and experience match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume,
not repeating it. Try to support each statement you make with a piece of evidence. Use several
shorter paragraphs or bullets rather than one large block of text.

Final Paragraph:
Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include
information on how you will follow-up. State that you will do so and indicate when (one week's
time is typical). You may want to reduce the time between sending out your resume and follow up
if you fax or e-mail it.

Close:
Respectfully yours, Sincerely, etc.

Signature:

Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter)

Typed Signature
Enclosed: Curriculum Vitae, resume, etc.

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Cover letter template

  • 1. COVER LETTER TEMPLATE Your Contact Information Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Email Address Employer Contact Information Date Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code Salutation: Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name: First Paragraph: The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one. Be clear and concise regarding your request. Convince the reader that they should grant the interview or appointment you requested in the first paragraph. Middle Paragraph(s): The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Make strong connections between your abilities and their needs. Mention specifically how your skills and experience match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it. Try to support each statement you make with a piece of evidence. Use several shorter paragraphs or bullets rather than one large block of text. Final Paragraph: Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow-up. State that you will do so and indicate when (one week's time is typical). You may want to reduce the time between sending out your resume and follow up if you fax or e-mail it. Close: Respectfully yours, Sincerely, etc. Signature: Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter) Typed Signature