Cover Letter Template
You may download, personalize and otherwise modify this free cover
letter template or just keep it handy as a sample to write your
own. It's an RTF file format, which is compatible with most word
processors (such as Microsoft® Word) and safe to download.
But
first, please read the Important notice
below, which includes the download link.
Because of differences in the way that Web browsers and word processors
display pages, the format of the cover letter template displayed
below differs slightly from the download version created in a word
processor.
If you copy and paste this cover letter template from
your screen instead of downloading it, the format might not stay
intact.
This cover letter template adheres to "standards" on
the Web (e.g., "Writing
a Cover Letter" by ResumeEdge ,
a professional writing service). Still, it's not set in concrete.
It's just to give you ideas about what to write in yours, while
providing the format to make it easier for you. See also our sample
cover letter and matching cover
letter example.
This cover letter template is in full-block style, business-letter
format. But when emailing cover letters, they don't necessarily
need to be quite as formally formatted.
For example, you could delete the letterhead, date and recipient's
address if you want, because an email will automatically include
informal equivalents. It's a good idea to keep at least the salutation
(Dear...) and complimentary close (Sincerely...),
but you can change them to your preference.
Never email your resume or cover letter as a file attachment without consent.
Most computer-savvy employer reps won't open unsolicited file attachments, because
they can harbor malicious computer viruses. Many companies have set up their
email servers to automatically strip-off attachments for the same reason. In
the absence of consent, send your resume and cover letter directly in the body
of an email instead of attaching them.
John Q. Public
234 Street • City • CA • 95000
Home: (555) 555-5550 • Cell: (555) 555-5551 • John@___.com
[Date]
[Recipient's name]
[Company name]
[Address]
[Address]
[Address]
Dear [Recipient's name or Sir or Madam]:
[JOB TITLE or REFERENCE NUMBER]
[First and foremost, if you don't feel comfortable writing
your own cover letter, then think twice about risking it.
The same goes for your resume. Remember, your cover letter
and resume are your calling card and an employer's very first
impression of you. You don't get a second chance. If you
don't feel comfortable writing your own, let a professional
writer handle it. It'll cost some, but losing job opportunities
will cost you more.]
[Write your cover letter in the active
voice. But keep it to a few brief paragraphs and on
one page. Start by expressing your interest in the job.
Mention where you read or heard about it. Employers like
to hear that, so they may determine from which job ads
their best applicant responses are originating.]
[Focus the middle paragraphs on what you can do for the
company and to stand out from other applicants. Highlight
your skills, qualifications and major accomplishments that
specifically apply to the job. But, don't just regurgitate
your resume. Instead, say what it can't. Explain why your
qualifications and the job requirements are a good fit. Use action
verbs to sell yourself.]
[Start wrapping it up by stating when you'll be available
for work. Include the best time and place the recipient can
reach you. Mention that your resume is enclosed or attached.
Offer to provide more information, work samples or both.]
[In closing, request an interview. Thank the recipient for
his or her time and consideration. Say that you'll contact
the recipient and when, as waiting for the recipient to take
the first step risks losing the job to a more-assertive candidate.
Be confidently assertive, but not rudely pushy. Give the
recipient a few business days to a week to contact you first.]
[Check punctuation, grammar and spelling. Then check again!]
Sincerely,
[Signature]
[Name, current job title]
[Write Enclosure or Attachment here, to indicate how you've
included your resume]
cc [Names for copies - delete this line if none] |
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