Sample Cover Letter Outline (Page 2 of 3) in pdf

Cover Letter Outline

Your Present Address

City, State, Zip

Date

Name of Contact Person

Title

Organization/Company

Street Address

City, State, Zip

Dear (Contact Person - Be formal: Dr./Mr./Ms./Mrs.) *if not certain if married female, use Ms.

Opening Paragraph (should address interest and define career objective)



Create an opening sentence that will make the reader want to continue reading



State the job for which you are applying and explain how you learned about the position



Mention the name of the person and what relation they are to the company (if any), who referred

you to the organization and vacancy – preferably a colleague of the contact person

Paragraph (should develop your career objective and identify what you have that they want – your

resume should provide facts to support this)



Mention a few qualifications you think would be of greatest interest to the employer – use

keywords related to the position/industry



Tell why you are interested in the company and/or type of work



Indicate any related experience, educational background, or specialized training that might

increase your employability

Paragraph (should highlight specific experience)



Make a positive statement of your skills/abilities



Using examples, demonstrate skills/strengths you will bring to the position



List accomplishments and achievements and how they will transfer to the job



Indicate your willingness to relocate if applicable



Refer the reader to the enclosed qualifications in your resume

Paragraph (should request an interview) Be positive in your attitude!



Close by making a specific request for an interview



If you plan on following up, give an approximate time in which you will follow up with the company

to further discuss employment opportunities



Refer to enclosed documents (resume, references list, writing samples, etc.)- unless you have

already done so in the earlier paragraphs



Make it easy for the person to contact you. List telephone number and days/times (optional) when

you can be reached. Also list an email address. (Even though this information is on your resume,

state it here)

Sincerely,

(Handwritten signature if you are sending a physical letter)

Type your first and last name

Sample Cover Letter Outline Page 2

Related Articles

Related forms

Related Categories