• Start by including the date and your contact info in the top left of your letter.
• Address the letter to the attention of the hiring manager.
• Begin your cover letter with a common salutation, such as “Dear Alex Johnson.”
• Introduce yourself and show how the role aligns with your career goals.

Key cover letter format takeaways

• A cover letter format follows a straightforward business letter format.
• Use 1-inch margins with a common font like Helvetica in 12-point size for maximum legibility.

A well-written cover letter is normally:

• 200–350 words ( short cover letters are easier to skim)
• single-spaced
• US Letter (USA) or A4 (elsewhere) page size