Your address
City, ST Zip
Date
Name of Contact Person
Title
Organization
Street address
City, ST Zip
Dear (contact person),
Opening Paragraph: Why writing? Capture interest!
- Strong opening sentences to make the reader want to
continue reading.
- Name the job for which you are applying. Tell how you
learned about it.
- Mention the name of a person (if any) who referred you
to the organization.
- Perhaps pose a question that zeros in on a high-need
area for the employer.
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Body Paragraph: Critical content section. Convince the reader
of your skills.
- Acknowledge the skills required by the open position.
- State the skills/strengths you will bring to the job and
that parallel those needed to fill the position.
- Give examples of skills, achievements - and how they
will transfer to the job.
- Comment on your knowledge of the company (their
products, services, or special projects) and why you are
interested in working for them.
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Closing Paragraph: Ask for interview - identify next step!
- Refer to enclosed resume.
- Assert yourself by telling the contact person that you
will call on a designated date. Alternatively, state that
you are available for a personal interview at her/his
convenience.
- Make it easy for the person to contact you: list your
phone number and times you can be reached. Even if it is on
the resume, list it here again!
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Sincerely, (Respectfully, etc.)
(sign your name)
Your Name Typed
Enclosures: Resume
(Transcript)
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