COVER LETTER GUIDE (PARTS SAMPLE LETTER OF A COVER LETTER) RETURN ADDRESS (PART 1) Your Mailing Address City, State Zip Code Today’s Date or on Keyboard) (4 “Return”s “Enter”s INSIDE ADDRESS (PART 2) Employer’s Name Job Title Business Name Business Address City, State Zip Code SALUTATION (PART 3) Dear (Mr./Mrs./Ms.) (Use the name of the person that will read the letter): BODY (PART 4) In response to the February 24th advertisement in the Bangor Daily News, I have enclosed my resume for the INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH Receptionist position. 1ST MAIN PARAGRAPH I have two years of prior work experience as a head waitress Describe your qualifications. Sell your skills and knowledge. Tell why at The Frosty Mug in Holmen Wi. My work has involved you are interested in the company or college. Point out any related greeting customers in a fast-paced setting and delivering experience you have. superb customer service. I have also been responsible for all managing other Frosty Mug team members, as well as reordering supplies and completing nightly closing functions. I am very detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks 2ND MAIN PARAGRAPH simultaneously. Continue to describe qualifications. Highlight relevant training or classes that relate to the job or major for which you are applying. I am currently completing my high school diploma and plan to attend UW LaCrosse with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. I have gained valuable experience in several computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access during the past 3 years of High School. Additionally, my training has provided me with the skills to CLOSING PARAGRAPH reach my goal of office management. Close by thanking the reader and requesting an interview. I welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications with you in person. I can be reached at (207) 555-1234. Thank you for your time and consideration. COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE (Part 5) Sincerely, SIGNATURE (4 or on Keyboard) “Return”s “Enter”s NAME Joe Doe ENCLOSURE This indicates that you have enclosed other items (resume, Enclosure transcripts, etc.) for the reader to see.
COVER LETTER GUIDE (PARTS OF A COVER LETTER) SAMPLE LETTER RETURN ADDRESS (PART 1) INSIDE ADDRESS (PART 2) SALUTATION (PART 3) BODY (PART 4) INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH 1ST MAIN PARAGRAPH Describe your qualifications. Sell your skills and knowledge. Tell why you are interested in the company or college. Point out any related experience you have. 2ND MAIN PARAGRAPH Continue to describe qualifications. Highlight relevant training or classes that relate to the job or major for which you are applying. CLOSING PARAGRAPH Close by thanking the reader and requesting an interview. COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE (Part 5) SIGNATURE NAME ENCLOSURE This indicates that you have enclosed other items (resume, transcripts, etc.) for the reader to see. Your Mailing Address City, State Zip Code Today’s Date (4 “Return”s or “Enter”s on Keyboard) Employer’s Name Job Title Business Name Business Address City, State Zip Code Dear (Mr./Mrs./Ms.) (Use the name of the person that will read the letter): In response to the February 24th advertisement in the Bangor Daily News, I have enclosed my resume for the Receptionist position. I have two years of prior work experience as a head waitress at The Frosty Mug in Holmen Wi. My work has involved greeting customers in a fast-paced setting and delivering superb customer service. I have also been responsible for all managing other Frosty Mug team members, as well as reordering supplies and completing nightly closing functions. I am very detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. I am currently completing my high school diploma and plan to attend UW LaCrosse with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. I have gained valuable experience in several computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access during the past 3 years of High School. Additionally, my training has provided me with the skills to reach my goal of office management. I welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications with you in person. I can be reached at (207) 555-1234. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, (4 “Return”s or “Enter”s on Keyboard) Joe Doe Enclosure