Cover Letter Example
Your Present Address
February 19, 2018 (always write out the date)
Company Name Company Address City, ST 12345
Dear Ms. Smith:
1ST PARAGRAPH GOAL: 1) Indicate why you are writing and 2) demonstrate you have done your research on the company or the position and have deemed it a good fit.
I am excited to submit my application for the (NAME THE POSITION) at (NAME THE COMPANY), which was posted on your company website. I am an excellent candidate for this position based on my professional experience in customer service and marketing and my educational background in writing and communication, which is covered in the attached resume. 2nd SECTION: Identify the Job Responsibilities from the Job Description and provide examples, where you have excelled. If the organization is seeking experience with event coordination, social media, and website design, highlight 2-3 key examples of how or when you have excelled in those specific areas. This section can be 1-2 paragraphs. It should NOT be a narrative of your resume, but should hit the high points of your experience related to this position. The paragraph style used here is a good format to use, depending on your audience. This section can also include any other information pertinent for the hiring manager related to your personal motivation to apply to the position (in case your beliefs align with those of the organization) or if you are relocating or have other items that you might want to explain to the person considering you. 3rd SECTION: I look forward to learning more about this opportunity and to a more in depth discussion of how my experience can contribute to the success of (COMPANY NAME). Please contact me at (YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS) or at 555-555-5555 to further discuss the position and my qualifications.
Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Your Name Typed
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