How to write a cover letter

Cover letters are clear and concise letters that summarize your resume in paragraph form for the recruiters to evaluate. These letters should outline your achievements, your contact information and why you would be a good fit for the company. A cover letter should have a clear call to action addressed to the recruiter or hiring manager. Below is a quick outline of a cover letter along with a checklist you should go over before sending it out via email or physical letter.

Cover Letter Template

• Contact Information Date
• Employer Contact Information
• Salutation
• Introduction
• Body
• Closing Paragraph
• Signature (typed and signed)

Cover Letter Checklist

• Contact Name, Company
• Letter is addressed to proper party
• Desired position is stated
• Personal information (email, phone)
• Focused, clear and concise
• Resume objective
• No misspellings or grammatical errors