Cover Letters

Cover letters should include the following information:

1. Your Address
2. Employer's Address
3. Dear ... 
   * Sent to a person who does hiring and who is closest to the job you want.
   * or... title if you know it.
   * or... Sir or Madam
   
4. First Paragraph
   * Say why are you writing  "I am writing to apply for...."
   * Use name of company or organization, never use "your ..."
   * Say how you learned about position IF it is relevant, e.g., if they might know the person.
   * Say in one sentence why you are interested in the position and or company.
   * Say qualitatively what you would do for the company or organization.
   
5. Second Paragraph
   * Summary of qualifications, qualities and brief history of your relevant experiences.  Back this up with examples from your e-portfolio. Actually tell them where the evidence is located.

   * Refer to information in your resume, but don't list everything.
   

6. Final Paragraph
   * Sentence(s) about the employer contacting you and when you would be available for an interview.
   * "Thanks for your consideration."

• Link to sample cover letter