How to Write Cover Letters for Resumes

Now, writing cover letters can be as easy as picking up a pen.

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Writing a cover letter need not be your biggest challenge in your job search. It can be the sales pitch that gets you the job so it does need to be given your attention as a top priority. Of all the different ways to do it, here's one that is quick to put together and very effective.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1

Using your computer or word processor of preference, type in your full name on the upper left hand corner of your paper. On the line immediately underneath that, you want to type in your physical address and telephone number.

Step2

Put down the date of submission of your cover letter two spaces below your name and address.

Step3

Write down, two spaces beneath the date, the name of your contact at the human resources department of the company. As with your name and address at the top of the page, type in the company's address immediately underneath your contact person's name. You can either skip this step if you don't have any direct contact individual within the company, or you can simply put down the department and company address.

Step4

Begin with a greeting three spaces under your final line from the last step. If you have a contact name from the hiring department, use that.

Step5

Write down your reason for applying for work with the company two spaces below the greeting. Include how you heard of the position. Express enthusiasm at the opportunity.

Step6

Continue in the next paragraph to talk about your skills. Express how your experience matches the requirements for the position and what you can offer the company. Do not summarize your resume; instead, explain how you and the job opening are a perfect match in your opinion.

Step7

Close your cover letter, in the final paragraph, by giving thanks for the hiring manager or other contact person's time and for his consideration of you for the position.

Step8

Sign out, as though beginning a new paragraph, with a meaningful professional exit. "Respectfully" is a great one to use, and it's more original that "sincerely."

Tips & Warnings

Be concise and to the point. There is no need to include any irrelevant information, regardless of how good you think an achievement makes you appear.
Don't make your letter too long. Never go over a page in a cover letter.