Cover Letter Template
Cover Letter Template
(Format and Content - Block Style)
123 America Street
Your address and current date
New Orleans, LA 70118
(Unless using letterhead)
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February 26, 1998
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Ms. Lily Jacobs
Business contact name, title, and address
Director of Marketing
Procter and Gamble
110 Adams Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
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Dear Ms. Jacobs:
Salutation:
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Paragraph 1: State your purpose. How did you hear about this
opportunity and what position are you applying for within the company.
If you have the names of those with whom you networked, this is the
paragraph in which to mention them. This paragraph should be
approximately three to four sentences long.
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Paragraph 2: Here is where you demonstrate your skills,
qualifications, and experiences and how they apply to this position.
Highlight only the most important qualifications that match what the
company needs and seeks; using concrete examples of how your skills or
qualifications can benefit the company. Be sure to include your
current status.
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Paragraph 3: This paragraph should briefly restate your
intentions for the letter and ask for an interview. It should include
how you will initiate further action.
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Paragraph 4: Brief sentences; preferably two or three that
includes your appreciation for their time and consideration. Be sure
to include a current phone number (just in case resume and cover
letter become separated).
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Sincerely,
Closing
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Signature
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John Doe
Typed name
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Enclosure
Include if you are enclosing your resume
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