Sample Cover Letters

A cover letter is a short and direct letter that accompanies your resume and is used to communicate what makes you best suited for a job.

TIPS ON HOW TO WRITE A COVER LETTER

• When applying for an available position you need to use your attitude and enthusiasm along with your marketable skills to sell your experience and background.
• Let the company you want to work for know that you are interested in the job and that you know how to communicate clearly.
• Don't mention where and when you've got your degree, dissertation director, prizes or fellowships in your cover letter. Your curriculum vitae/resume will give that information.
• Tell what you have enclosed, whether a dossier is on its way, whether you will be available for a meeting, references from employers and members of the community, and so on.
• The cover letter should be single spaced and no longer than a page and a half.

Your Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Email

Date

Employer's Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:

I am writing to apply for the position of (position desired), as advertised in the (newspaper's name, website,....)

I will graduate this (month) from (College/ University) in (State) with a bachelor of (Science) degree in (Law, Business Management....)

As you can see in my resume, I have had extensive training in (describe the areas of your expertise.) In my junior year I served an internship at (Company's Name.)

In addition, taking (Chinese, French, Spanish,...) classes has greatly expanded my knowledge of different cultures and languages, and will be an asset to a company with global interests.

I am anxious to explore the opportunity to join your experienced staff. I would like to arrange for an interview in which to elaborate on my skills and demonstrate how (Company's Name) would benefit by bringing me on board.

Enclosed, please find a copy of my resume.

I thank you for your time and consideration, and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Your Signature
Typed Name


COVER LETTER EXAMPLE #2

Your Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Email

Date

Employer's Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:

I am writing to apply for the position of (position desired), as advertised in the (newspaper's name, website,....)

For the past (2) years, I have been a (former position) with (former company) in (City, State.)

I am ready for new challenges and feel that my background and employment experience are perfect for the (position desired) at (Company you are applying for the job.)

Your company is at the top of my list of places to work. I would be honored to have the opportunity to interview at your convenience.

Attached is a copy of my resume. I will be happy to provide references from former employers and/or members of the community.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Your Signature
Typed Name

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