Handouts for week 1: Cover Letter for Work Template

COVER LETTER TEMPLATE: JOB

Your Address
Today’s Date

Mr./Ms. EMPLOYER’S NAME
Title
Company Name
Address

Dear Mr./Ms. Employer:

PARAGRAPH 1: Why you are writing and what position you are applying for—don’t say where you saw the ad, unless you were referred by a mutual contact.
PARAGRAPH 2: Outline your current position—briefly. In the body of this paragraph, highlight some of your most relevant experiences and qualities as they relate to the specific position. You can use one or two specific, concrete examples to support your claims here.
PARAGRAPH 3: Show some background knowledge of the company by linking your experience to what they do—be positive here about why you want to work for their company specifically, and list one or two personal qualities that makes you perfect for their company and job.
PARAGRAPH 4: Refer to your enclosed resume and request an interview. THANK the reviewer for his or her consideration!

Sincerely,
[SIGNATURE]
YOUR NAME

Enclosure(s): [list resume, references, portfolio contents etc]