Address your letter to an actual person, rather than to a job title, whenever possible; Explain why you are writing in the first … See more

letters, or “letters of interest,” are used whenever you don’t hand deliver your résumé. Always written in response to an actual specific job opening, cover letters highlight the skills and experience in your backgroun… See more

Type your address and the current date in the upper right-hand corner for “modified block” style or flush left for “full block” (remember to have your closing align with the heading). Skip one line after the date, then type t… See more

Address your letter to an actual individual, preferably to one who is in the position to hire you. Call the organization to request the name (and correct spelling) of the manager in charge of the branch you wish to work for. … See more

Center your letter vertically on the page. (Don’t leave a lot of white space at the bottom.) If you are printing your documents, use high quality paper and the same font as on your résumé. Check your content: Have you describ… See more