Cover Letter Examples

This page will give you the basics on cover letters and includes several cover letter examples.

Many people do not understand the importance of resume cover letters. Cover letters are the first-impression that a potential employer will have of you. The letter will serve as a link between your qualifications and the qualifications being sought.

Here is some information you will need before writing the resume cover letter.

i. Name of Company,

ii. Title of the position,

iii. Address (mail or e-mail) of the company,

iv. Contact person`s name and title,

v. What makes you particularly well suited for the job?

vi. What key words will be of interest to the employer?

vii. What part of my resume will be of particular interest?

viii. Which of my skills should I highlight?

Cover letter examples:

View an Example cover letter to recruiters View an Example cover letter to recruiters for new graduates View an Example cover letter with Network contact View an Example cover letter for a newspaper ad

Follow this template to build your own cover letter

Date

Your name and address

Name and title of contact person

Name and address of Company

Subject (e.g. Position of Sales Manager)

Dear ___,

1st paragraph: introduce yourself. Make reference to a personal contact, previous telephone conversation, research you have done. This will help you stand out from other candidates (e.g. I have been told by John Doe, district manager at your company, that you are currently looking for...)

If you do not have any of the above, just generally introduce your self and state your interest in the position.

2nd paragraph: Sell your self. Link your qualifications to the job qualifications. Sell past experience. Being the paragraph by demonstrating that you have a good understanding of the job requirements. (e.g. I understand that your organisation is looking at expanding its distribution center and are looking for line managers)

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Begin the paragraph with your qualifications that would be of special interest.

3rd paragraph: the conclusion: why would you be suited to this job. Make sure to ask for an interview! (e.g. I look forward to having the opportunity to discuss my qualifications further with you)

Closing: Add a closing: (e.g. Yours truly,)

Signature

Remember to attach your CV!

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