Cover Letter

Create a cover letter that catches their attention.

How to Prepare a Cover Letter

A cover letter is a letter sent with your resume. It contains information about you and your abilities.

Contact information.

At the top of your cover letter, include:
- Your contact information.
- Your employer's contact information

Introduction.

Conclusion.

The final paragraph should inform them that you would love to be interviewed.

Tell the employer that you will be in touch with them if you don't hear back from them within a weeks time.
Thank them for spending time to read your cover letter.
End with your salutation.

Cover letter examples.

Introduce your employer as "Dear Sir or Madam". It sound professional and shows that you care who you are talking about.
Introduce yourself and include the job your are applying for and how you found the opportunity.
Briefly present basic info about yourself, including:
- Degree
- Area of study/expertise
- Your career goals in terms of how they align with the goals of the company.

Sell yourself.

The second paragraph should respond directly to the job description.

You should describe your previous job descriptions, skills and abilities that will meet the company's needs.
To go the extra mile, list some of the companies goals in your cover letter and explain how you could meet that goal.